Beechcraft F33A N6333Y
27 October 1993 · Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 27 October 1993 at about 23:45 local time, a Beechcraft F33A registered N6333Y was involved in an accident near Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. 3 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 23:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Coordinates
- 44.9505, -93.0894
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft F33A
- Registration
- N6333Y
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Anoka → Saint Louis
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Night/Dark
- NTSB number
- CHI94LA026
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Probable cause
other maintenance personnel's improper maintenance installation and fuel system line fitting undertorqued. Factors related to the accident were the dark night, along with the fence and posts which were contacted.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED TO COMPLY WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE. THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT AFTER THE MAINTENANCE. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED A LOSS IN FUEL PRESSURE. THE PRESSURE LOSS CONTINUED UNTIL THE PILOT WAS REQUIRED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING AT NIGHT. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED A FENCE AND GUARD RAIL POSTS DURING THE LANDING. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT A 'B' NUT ATTACHING THE FUEL LINE TO THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP HAD BACKED OFF. NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES WERE NOTED.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft F33A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 1993 | Beechcraft F33A | Baker, California, United States | American Aeronautical Foundati | Fatal | 3 |
| 16 Mar 1993 | Beechcraft F33A | Park, Kansas, United States | Niehus, William B. | Serious injuries | - |
| 23 May 1993 | Beechcraft F33A | Oxford, Mississippi, United States | Hunter, Charles B. | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Jul 1993 | Beechcraft F33A | Kahoka, Missouri, United States | John E. Helbing | No injuries | - |
| 27 Mar 1992 | Beechcraft F33A | Payson, Arizona, United States | Steering Committee Corp. | Fatal | 2 |
| 1 Sep 1994 | Beechcraft F33A | Block Island, Rhode Island, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 1993 | Miller QUICKIE | Glencoe, Minnesota, United States | Miller, Karl F. | No injuries | - |
| 14 Oct 1993 | Piper PA-24-250 | Thief Rvr Falls, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jan 1993 | Cessna 172N | Warren, Minnesota, United States | Holy, Mark D. | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jan 1993 | Cessna 152 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | Anoka Flight Training Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 6 Oct 1993 | Boeing 75N1 | St Paul, Minnesota, United States | Planes of Fame Museum | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Jan 1993 | Cessna 172D | Slayton, Minnesota, United States | Parker, Richard V. | No injuries | - |