N777EV

Substantial
Minor

BEECH E-55 S/N: TE-871

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 5, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA069
Location
LEESBURG, VA
Event ID
20001211X12216
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SELECTORS, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF POWER IN BOTH ENGINES. DARKNESS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TE-871
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
E-55 BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A36

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SELLDORFF JOHN
Address
174 EASTWARD RD
City
CHATHAM
State / Zip Code
MA 02633-1442
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC93LA069