N614LSGLASAIR SH-2R1991-12-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

GLASAIR SH-2RS/N: 763

Summary

On December 06, 1991, a Glasair SH-2R (N614LS) was involved in an accident near Nuevo, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRPLANE'S POWERPLANT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF PERFORMANCE DURING AN UNKNOWN PHASE OF OPERATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FOULED SPARK PLUGS AND THE PARTIAL LOSS OF AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA064. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N614LS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 6, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92FA064
Location
NUEVO, CA
Event ID
20001212X18612
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRPLANE'S POWERPLANT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF PERFORMANCE DURING AN UNKNOWN PHASE OF OPERATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FOULED SPARK PLUGS AND THE PARTIAL LOSS OF AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASAIR
Serial Number
763
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SH-2RAT2P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SAGER LLOYD E
Address
37324 VISTA VIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
YUCAIPA
State / Zip Code
CA 92399
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# LAX92FA064