SERS · BELLANCA 17-30A · 1994-12-04 · KENT, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA95LA026
Event ID
20001206X02798
Type
Accident
Date
1994-12-04
Location
KENT, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.389007, -122.259307
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BELLANCA
Model
17-30A
Registration
N39852
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE UNPORTING OF THE USEABLE FUEL SUPPLY, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE AIRPLANE'S PUBLISHED ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES AFTER THE LOSS OF FUEL FLOW DURING DESCENT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE, AND A BERM.