Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA89LA019

Aircraft #1

N5237Y

PIPER PA-23-250

Analysis

THE PILOT NOTED AN EXPLOSION IN THE RIGHT WING DURING ENGINE START. HE STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN 'TOPPED OFF' PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT. RESIDUE OF FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE WING OUTSIDE THE FUEL CELLS AFTER THE EXPLOSION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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