19881029048439A

Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-23-250 · San Juan, Puerto Rico · October 29, 1988

Date: October 29, 1988 · 14:40 local
Place: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Airport: Luis Munoz Marin International
Phase of flight: Starting Engines
Operating rules: Air taxi and commuter (Part 135)
Operator: VAIA
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N5237Y
NTSB investigation: NTSBMIA89LA019
Reported as: Piper PA23250
Reported engine: Lycoming O540A1D5
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 2,700 total40 in this make and model

N5237YRegistration cancelled Apr 30, 1997 · Piper PA-23-250S/N 272291 Airframe modelPiper PA-23-250

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

During engine start a explosion occurred in the right wing. No cause given. Pilot had pumped throttle prior start.

As the FAA filed it

DURING ENGINE START A EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN THE RIGHT WING. NO CAUSE GIVEN. PILOT HAD PUMPED THROTTLE PRIOR START.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB MIA89LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSan Juan, PRThe 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.Oct 29, 1988 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N5237Y · 3

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19851212072149IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · St Barthalemy, WNLeft main gear collapsed on rollout. Center through bolt on drag link broke.Dec 12, 1985 · Minor damage Incident 19810804068809IFinal Approach · St Barthelemy, Puerto RicoPilot hit rock pile on final approach landed with flat tire.Aug 4, 1981 · Minor damage Accident 19790306004209ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · St Barthelemey, U.S. Virgin IslandsPilot said he made one go around because of too high & fast. Landed on 2nd. Try. Veered off runway. Said weak brakeMar 6, 1979 · Substantial damage