N711BFBEECH C-45H 1989-04-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BEECH C-45H S/N: AF-300

Summary

On April 08, 1989, a Beech C-45H (N711BF) was involved in an accident near Tampa, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL CONTAMINATION OF THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89FA124. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N711BF.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 8, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89FA124
Location
TAMPA, FL
Event ID
20001213X28141
Coordinates
28.000686, -82.509033
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL CONTAMINATION OF THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
AF-300
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
C-45H BE76
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 88139
Status
Deregistered
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30356
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# MIA89FA124