Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 1, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA235
Location
GLENDALE, AZ
Event ID
20001212X17291
Coordinates
33.530925, -112.310256
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SECURE THE FUEL CAP DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. AS A RESULT, FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE WING TANK ONTO THE WING AND IGNITED DURING THE ENGINE START PROCEDURES.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N14SC
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-720
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SOUTH DELTA AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 2637
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST HELENA
State / Zip Code
AR 72390-0637
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# LAX91LA235