Aviation accident LAX99LA015

Name: aviation accident: Beech 36 near PALMDALE (1998-10-25)
Start: 1998-10-25
Location: PALMDALE, CA, USA

MINR · Beech 36 · 1998-10-25 · PALMDALE, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX99LA015
Event ID: 20001211X11293
Type: Accident
Date: 1998-10-25
Location: PALMDALE, CA, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 2
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Beech
Model: 36
Registration: N36EL
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper management of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in fuel siphoning, and a high reading fuel gage.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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