MINR · Gowan LONG-EZ · 1997-05-03 · ROANOKE, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97FA173
Event ID
20001208X07897
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-03
Location
ROANOKE, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.000194, -97.229583
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Gowan
Model
LONG-EZ
Registration
N86RG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor was the gascolator's filter screen becoming contaminated with fiber glass residue due to the pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance.