N2377WBEECH BE-A23-19 1992-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH BE-A23-19 S/N: MB-14

Summary

On September 01, 1992, a Beech BE-A23-19 (N2377W) was involved in an accident near Picayune, MS. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PLACE THE FUEL SELECTOR ON THE FULLEST TANK, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92FA173. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2377W.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 1, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92FA173
Location
PICAYUNE, MS
Event ID
20001211X15743
Coordinates
30.519453, -89.670288
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PLACE THE FUEL SELECTOR ON THE FULLEST TANK, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MB-14
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BE-A23-19 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KOTTEMANN ROBERT D JR
Address
4000 PAGE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
METAIRIE
State / Zip Code
LA 70003
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# MIA92FA173