Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 23, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA139
Location
CARIBOU, ME
Event ID
20001212X17107
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP, WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ON ROUGH TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DECISION BY THE PILOT TO TAKEOFF WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES; THE PILOT'S HARD LANDING DURING THE FORCED LANDING; AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6968R
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MC-321
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ANDHAM AERO CORP INC
Address
30 RICHARDS ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SO PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
ME 04106
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# NYC91LA139