MINR · GLASSAIR SH-2TD · 1991-03-24 · BAY ST. LOUIS, MS, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA91LA108
Event ID
20001212X16664
Type
Accident
Date
1991-03-24
Location
BAY ST. LOUIS, MS, USA
Coordinates
30.270847, -89.479942
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
GLASSAIR
Model
SH-2TD
Registration
N59BH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO VAPOR LOCK OF THE FUEL SYSTEM ON TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER DECISION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ATTEMPT TO TAKE OFF WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRPLANE.