N11BU

Substantial
None

CESSNA 421B S/N: 421B0912

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
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
421B C421
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

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