N7621RBEECH B23 1988-10-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH B23 S/N: M-1244

Summary

On October 03, 1988, a Beech B23 (N7621R) was involved in an accident near Scottsdale, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 4 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE LIGHTING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7621R.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 3, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX89FA001
Location
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Event ID
20001213X27074
Coordinates
33.610019, -111.939552
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
4
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE LIGHTING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-1244
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
B23 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BROWN JAMES R
Address
5039 E VOLTAIRE
Status
Deregistered
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85254
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# LAX89FA001