N58261HUGHES 369D 1988-12-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HUGHES 369D S/N: 1280417D

Summary

On December 12, 1988, a Hughes 369D (N58261) was involved in an accident near Kountze, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FALSE INDICATIONS OF THE FUEL QUANTITY SYSTEM, WHICH LED THE PILOT TO BELIEVE HA HAD MORE FUEL THAN HE DID.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89DRA01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N58261.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 12, 1988
NTSB Number
FTW89DRA01
Location
KOUNTZE, TX
Event ID
20001213X27421
Coordinates
30.369230, -94.309715
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FALSE INDICATIONS OF THE FUEL QUANTITY SYSTEM, WHICH LED THE PILOT TO BELIEVE HA HAD MORE FUEL THAN HE DID.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
1280417D
Model / ICAO
369D

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WINCH CLAUDE E EDWARD C MEIELE
Address
471 TREMONT AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ORANGE
State / Zip Code
NJ 08540
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# FTW89DRA01