N67755TAYLORCRAFT DC-65 1990-08-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT DC-65 S/N: 6023

Summary

On August 12, 1990, a Taylorcraft DC-65 (N67755) was involved in an accident near Morgan Hill, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA285. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N67755.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 12, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA285
Location
MORGAN HILL, CA
Event ID
20001212X24050
Coordinates
37.169784, -121.650894
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
6023
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
DC-65 TAYD
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DC-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AGALIOTIS PAUL E
Address
2060 E SAN MARTIN
City
SAN MARTIN
State / Zip Code
CA 95046
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# LAX90LA285