N1034CCORBEN BABY-ACE 1990-04-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CORBEN BABY-ACE S/N: N1034C

Summary

On April 15, 1990, a Corben BABY-ACE (N1034C) was involved in an incident near Griffin, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN IMPROPER FUEL SYSTEM (INSTALLED BY THE HOME BUILDER), AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90DKG03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1034C.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 15, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90DKG03
Location
GRIFFIN, GA
Event ID
20001212X22840
Coordinates
33.290382, -83.960830
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IMPROPER FUEL SYSTEM (INSTALLED BY THE HOME BUILDER), AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CORBEN
Serial Number
N1034C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
BABY-ACE BACE
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ACE AIRCRAFT CO INC
Address
793 BROOKDALE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
TOCCOA
State / Zip Code
GA 30577-7808
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# ATL90DKG03