N5783V

Substantial
Minor

BEECH A23-24 S/N: MA 42

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 29, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA136
Location
Laurel, MS
Event ID
20001211X12466
Coordinates
31.706102, -89.128510
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A RUPTURED CENTER BELLOWS SEAL IN THE FUEL SERVO AND/OR A PLUGGED FUEL INJECTOR DUE TO CONTAMINATION (RUST) FROM THE FUEL SERVO. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER SERVICING OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND PEOPLE AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5783V
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MA 42
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A23-24 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLEMING ELDRIDGE E
Address
905 HAYES CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
TUPELO
State / Zip Code
MS 38801
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# MIA93LA136