N3S

Substantial
None

SHAMGAUGH PITTS SPECIAL S/N: 200

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 6, 1988
NTSB Number
FTW89DRG01
Location
SAN BENITO, TX
Event ID
20001213X27052
Coordinates
26.130310, -97.630867
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE 'B' NUT FITTING ON THE MAIN FUEL SUPPLY LINE TO THE POWERPLANT AT THE FIREWALL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3S
Make
SHAMGAUGH
Serial Number
200
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PITTS SPECIAL FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MULLENS SHAWN R
Address
5517 FAWN TRAIL
Status
Deregistered
City
HUMBLE
State / Zip Code
TX 77336
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# FTW89DRG01