# NTSB Accident FTW89DRG01
> **SHAMGAUGH PITTS SPECIAL** · 1988-10-06 · SAN BENITO, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89DRG01
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27052
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-10-06
- **Location:** SAN BENITO, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.13031, -97.630867
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SHAMGAUGH
- **Model:** PITTS SPECIAL
- **Registration:** N3S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE 'B' NUT FITTING ON THE MAIN FUEL SUPPLY LINE TO THE POWERPLANT AT THE FIREWALL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.

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