N9903ZBEECH C-45H 1991-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH C-45H S/N: AF-853

Summary

On May 29, 1991, a Beech C-45H (N9903Z) was involved in an incident near Lake Elsinore, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO AN IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS AIRWORTHY PRIOR TO FLIGHT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA228. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9903Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 29, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA228
Location
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
Event ID
20001212X17056
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO AN IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS AIRWORTHY PRIOR TO FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
AF-853
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
C-45H BE76
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLEWELLEN AVIATION INCORPORATED
Address
1824 E CRABTREE ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
HIXSON
State / Zip Code
TN 37343
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# LAX91LA228