MINR · GLASAIR III SH-3R · 1991-04-05 · MESA, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA158
Event ID
20001212X16801
Type
Accident
Date
1991-04-05
Location
MESA, AZ, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
GLASAIR III
Model
SH-3R
Registration
N93RB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE MISMANAGEMENT OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SUPPLY BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO SELECT A FUEL TANK CONTAINING SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.