Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, December 27, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90LA046
Location
SELMER, TN
Event ID
20001213X29913
Coordinates
35.170425, -88.589561
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR TO PLACE THE ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL IN THE RICH POSITION PRIOR TO BEGINNING TRAFFIC PATTERN MANEUVERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE QUIT BECAUSE OF THE LEAN FUEL MIXTURE AT THE HIGH POWER SETTING REQUIRED FOR THE GO-AROUND AND DOWNWIND LEG.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2443K
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0637
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BOLIVAR AIRCRAFT SALES INC DBA
Address
PO BOX 229
Status
Deregistered
City
BOLIVAR
State / Zip Code
TN 38008
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# ATL90LA046