Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 3, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA276
Location
HAYWARD, CA
Event ID
20001211X15178
Coordinates
37.669845, -122.079330
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE EXPLOSION OF FUEL VAPORS IN THE RIGHT WING DUE TO THE PILOT'S OVERPRIMING OF THE RIGHT ENGINE DURING A START ATTEMPT AND AN UNCORRECTED PREEXISTING FUEL SYSTEM LEAK. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE AIRCRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N11BU
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
421B0912
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
905 W STANTON AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
FERGUS FALLS
State / Zip Code
MN 56537-2514
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# LAX92LA276