Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 16, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA106
Location
KNOXVILLE, TN
Event ID
20001213X27824
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH A KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFECT IN THE ENGINE CARBURETOR/FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM AS EVIDENCED BY THE PAST HISTORY OF ENGINE STOPPAGE DURING GROUND OPERATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF UNAUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRCRAFT AND ITS SYSTEM.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5403D
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-4873
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MELIA ROBERT M
Address
2108 LAKEPOINT DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37922
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# ATL89FA106