MINR · BELLANCA 17-30A · 1994-05-20 · DEL RIO, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW94LA175
Event ID
20001206X01299
Type
Accident
Date
1994-05-20
Location
DEL RIO, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.370176, -100.889106
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELLANCA
Model
17-30A
Registration
N14773
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO AN EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFLIGHT FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL PUMP. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.