NONE · Billings/Humbyrd Thorpe T-18 · 2007-06-04 · Corona, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA07CA144
Event ID
20070712X00927
Type
Accident
Date
2007-06-04
Location
Corona, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.897499, -117.602218
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Billings/Humbyrd
Model
Thorpe T-18
Registration
N45BH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fuel system malfunction. The pilot's incorrect maintenance modification to the fuel system and continued operation with known deficiencies were factors.