N2UMUHLEY-MASON R.A.F. VARI-EZE 1989-06-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

UHLEY-MASON R.A.F. VARI-EZE S/N: 705

Summary

On June 18, 1989, a Uhley-mason R.A.F. VARI-EZE (N2UM) was involved in an accident near Lantana, FL. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOTS INADVERTENT TURNING OFF OF THE ENGINE IGNITION SWITCHES RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89FA177. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2UM.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 18, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89FA177
Location
LANTANA, FL
Event ID
20001213X28614
Coordinates
26.580865, -80.069816
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOTS INADVERTENT TURNING OFF OF THE ENGINE IGNITION SWITCHES RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
UHLEY-MASON
Serial Number
705
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
R.A.F. VARI-EZE FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MASON PAUL A
Address
25 MIDDLE ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
PALM BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33480
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# MIA89FA177