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February 24, 1990 · Cessna P206A · N4679F
Logan, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Logan, UT
Aircraft
Cessna P206A
Tail Number
N4679F
Operator
Jack D Rounds
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN90LA065
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE STARTED THE ENGINE, IT WOULD NOT RUN PROPERLY UNLESS THE FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS ON. WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING THE PROBLEM, HE INSTALLED A PRESSURE GAUGE IN THE LINE FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP. AFTER ADJUSTING THE FUEL PRESSURE, HE DECIDED TO FLY THE AIRPLANE AND LEFT THE GAUGE INSTALLED. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT SMELLED FUEL FUMES AND LANDED IMMEDIATELY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, A FIRE DEVELOPTED IN THE AREA OF THE RUDDER PEDALS. THE PILOT EXITED THE AIRCRAFT AFTER LANDING, AND IT WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FLEW THE AIRCRAFT WITH AN IMPROPER MODIFICATION TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL LEAK AND SUBSEQUENT FIRE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE STARTED THE ENGINE, IT WOULD NOT RUN PROPERLY UNLESS THE FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS ON. WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING THE PROBLEM, HE INSTALLED A PRESSURE GAUGE IN THE LINE FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP. AFTER ADJUSTING THE FUEL PRESSURE, HE DECIDED TO FLY THE AIRPLANE AND LEFT THE GAUGE INSTALLED. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT SMELLED FUEL FUMES AND LANDED IMMEDIATELY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, A FIRE DEVELOPTED IN THE AREA OF THE RUDDER PEDALS. THE PILOT EXITED THE AIRCRAFT AFTER LANDING, AND IT WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 MST
Nearest AirportLogan-Cache (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna P206A
Tail NumberN4679F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJack D Rounds
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:32
Weather SourceWFAC