N186M

Substantial
Minor

BEECH A65 S/N: LC-140

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 15, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO90LA001
Location
FRIENDLY , MD
Event ID
20001213X29543
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF HIS FUEL SUPPLY, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF POWER IN THE LEFT ENGINE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N186M
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
LC-140
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
A65 BE65
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MURPHY ROBERT C DBA
Address
PO BOX 46720
Status
Deregistered
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
DC 20050
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# BFO90LA001