Accident Details
Date
Friday, November 10, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO90LA009
Location
RICHMOND, VA
Event ID
20001213X29748
Coordinates
37.510986, -77.270355
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
CRACKED FUEL FLOW INDICATOR FUEL LINE WHICH ALLOWED FUEL TO COME IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4897J
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CD1079
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
METTS JULIAN C JR
Address
R 1 BOX 43
Status
Deregistered
City
CARTERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
VA 23027
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# BFO90LA009