Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 4, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA079
Location
INDIAN ROCKS, FL
Event ID
20001213X27767
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO PERFORM AEROBATIC MANEUVERS IN AN AIRCRAFT THAT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH FUEL AND OIL SYSTEMS THAT WOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN INVERTED POSITIONS. THIS ACTION RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER AND THE PILOT HAVING TO DITCH THE AIRCRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N511U
Make
STOLP-ADAMS
Serial Number
WR-001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AV-MECH LLC
Address
9020 AIRPORT BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
LEESBURG
State / Zip Code
FL 34788-4025
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# MIA89LA079