Summary
On September 13, 2021, a Beech 58 (N162DF) was involved in an accident near Palo Alto, CA. 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: The fuelers addition of the incorrect fuel to the fuel tanks which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA342. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N162DF.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The fuelers addition of the incorrect fuel to the fuel tanks which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA342