Accident · 2011-03-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-03-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BEECH C23 (N6015F)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- QUALITY AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- QUALITY AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The mechanic's failure to re-connect a fuel line following an annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.
Source: NTSB case ERA11LA179Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 49 | Class 1 (2010-11-08) | 3,500 total · 1,200 in this make/model · 3,400 as PIC · 120 last 90 days |
| Pilot | Private | None | 57 | Class 3 (2010-08-04) | 63 total · 63 in this make/model · 15 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.