N5321KRYAN 260-B 1991-11-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

RYAN 260-B S/N: NAV-4-2221

Summary

On November 20, 1991, a Ryan 260-B (N5321K) was involved in an accident near Barre, MA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN CRUISE FLIGHT DUE TO FUEL STARVATION RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING AND COLLAPSE OF THE LANDING GEAR DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A LEAKING FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5321K.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 20, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92LA034
Location
BARRE, MA
Event ID
20001212X18517
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN CRUISE FLIGHT DUE TO FUEL STARVATION RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING AND COLLAPSE OF THE LANDING GEAR DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A LEAKING FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RYAN
Serial Number
NAV-4-2221
Model / ICAO
260-B

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HORBAL JOHN J
Address
84 MUNSON ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
BEACON FALLS
State / Zip Code
CT 06403
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC92LA034