N336SXBUNN, RICHARD B. SWEARINGEN SX300 1992-12-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

BUNN, RICHARD B. SWEARINGEN SX300 S/N: 36

Summary

On December 27, 1992, a Bunn, Richard B. SWEARINGEN SX300 (N336SX) was involved in an accident near Montgomery, AL. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN FUEL LEAKS AND HIS FAILURE TO MONITOR FUEL QUANTITY EN ROUTE WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N336SX.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 27, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA93LA037
Location
MONTGOMERY, AL
Event ID
20001211X16214
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN FUEL LEAKS AND HIS FAILURE TO MONITOR FUEL QUANTITY EN ROUTE WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BUNN, RICHARD B.
Serial Number
36
Model / ICAO
SWEARINGEN SX300

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BUNN RICHARD B
Address
13368 POLO RD W APT LAQUINTA 101C
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST PALM BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33414
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# MIA93LA037