N78096GLOBE GC-1B2022-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GLOBE GC-1BS/N: 2096

Summary

On April 14, 2022, a Globe GC-1B (N78096) was involved in an accident near Huntsville, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78096.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 14, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA180
Location
Huntsville, TX
Event ID
20220421104984
Coordinates
30.746616, -95.587956
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLOBE
Serial Number
2096
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
GC-1BFK12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
GC-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BELL MICHAEL S
Address
1300 FM 356
City
TRINITY
State / Zip Code
TX 75862-7191
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# CEN22LA180