N360GCCHILDS 360 1990-06-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CHILDS 360 S/N: 001

Summary

On June 23, 1990, a Childs 360 (N360GC) was involved in an accident near Davis, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AFTER THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE STOPPER TO THE FUEL TANK.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVG10. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N360GC.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 23, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG10
Location
DAVIS, CA
Event ID
20001212X23439
Coordinates
38.550136, -121.799415
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AFTER THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE STOPPER TO THE FUEL TANK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHILDS
Serial Number
001
Model / ICAO
360

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHILDS GARY P
Address
PO BOX 3113
Status
Deregistered
City
EL MACERO
State / Zip Code
CA 95618
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# LAX90DVG10