Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 4, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89FA078
Location
CLEARWATER, FL
Event ID
20001213X27757
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE CFI DEPLETING THE FUEL SUPPLY FROM ONE OF TWO TANKS AND FAILING TO SELECT THE FULLEST TANK FOR LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CFI'S IMPROPER DECISION TO TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT WHEN INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE MANEUVER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3697Q
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MA-280
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SUNCOAST SEABIRD SANCTUARY INC
Address
1370 PINEHURST RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DUNEDIN
State / Zip Code
FL 33528
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# MIA89FA078