Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 28, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA197
Location
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ
Event ID
20001212X23196
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PROPERLY MANAGE THE AIRCRAFT FUEL QUANTITY GAUGE INDICATION AND FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE PROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE BY SWITCHING FUEL TANKS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY THE PILOT WHICH DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION FROM THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8118E
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
1389
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HARNAGEL DUARD R
Address
1209 NORTH 87TH STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85257
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# LAX90LA197