Accident Details
Date
Sunday, December 9, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91LA051
Location
MADERA, CA
Event ID
20001212X24769
Coordinates
36.910312, -120.190521
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A PLUGGED VENT LINE, AFFECTING THE ABILITY OF THE SYSTEM TO TRANSFER FUEL TO THE MAIN TANK.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3080H
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
3705
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FRITSCHER GRANT C
Address
2135 S UNION AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93307
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# LAX91LA051