Aviation Accident Summary SEA85LA187

SHELLEY, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

N5186

GRUMMAN 164A

Analysis

THE SAFETY BROKE IN THE CARBURETOR AND THE SEAT BACKED OUT CAUSING FUEL STARVATION. THE CARBURETOR HAD BEEN OVERHAULED 350 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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