N16CSZIMMERMAN VARIEZE 1990-03-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ZIMMERMAN VARIEZE S/N: 2078

Summary

On March 02, 1990, a Zimmerman VARIEZE (N16CS) was involved in an accident near Brooksville, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90LA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N16CS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 2, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90LA075
Location
BROOKSVILLE, FL
Event ID
20001212X22762
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ZIMMERMAN
Serial Number
2078
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
VARIEZE BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CULPEPPER DAVID G
Address
RT 5 BOX 649
Status
Deregistered
City
MONROE
State / Zip Code
GA 30655
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# MIA90LA075