Accident · 2009-04-26
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-04-26
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- DOUGLAS DC3 (N136FS)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Four Star Aviation Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Four Star Aviation Inc
Probable cause
Worn electrical wires and a fuel pressure indicating system hose, which resulted in a ground fire during taxi.
Source: NTSB case ERA09LA266Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 69 | Class 2 (2009-02-04) | 50,233 total · 7,000 in this make/model · 48,800 as PIC · 150 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 29 | Class 1 (2008-12-01) | 957 total · 204 in this make/model · 650 as PIC · 100 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.