N7973LBEECH 23A-19 1992-04-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

BEECH 23A-19 S/N: MB-154

Summary

On April 25, 1992, a Beech 23A-19 (N7973L) was involved in an incident near Orangeburg, SC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE DETERIORATION OF THE EXHAUST MUFFLER WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT FIRE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7973L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 25, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA089
Location
ORANGEBURG, SC
Event ID
20001211X14383
Coordinates
33.489025, -80.859718
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DETERIORATION OF THE EXHAUST MUFFLER WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT FIRE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MB-154
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
23A-19 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BUTLER C W
Address
787 MULBERRY DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ORANGEBURG
State / Zip Code
SC 29115
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# ATL92LA089