MINR · BEECH C-23 · 1990-03-14 · PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC90LA078
Event ID
20001212X22807
Type
Accident
Date
1990-03-14
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA
Coordinates
39.959426, -75.199104
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
C-23
Registration
N6513Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT FUEL WAS ON BOARD FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT, RESULTING IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DIVERT IN A TIMELY MANNER.