Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 5, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89FA075
Location
WEST CAMERON
Event ID
20001213X28089
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND FUEL CONTAMINATION, WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. RELATED FACTORS WERE: A BINDING (STUCK) FUEL FILTER CAP BYPASS VALVE AND PARTIAL FAILURE (INTERMITTENT OPERATION) OF THE RESPECTIVE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT SYSTEM.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5004L
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2451
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NOTLEF INC
Address
PO BOX 767
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT O CONNOR
State / Zip Code
TX 77982-0767
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# FTW89FA075