Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW82FA137

SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N3580D

PIPER PA-31-350

Analysis

THE PILOT WAS TRYING TO LAND AFTER BOTH ENGINES FAILED DURING TAKEOFF AFTER THE AIRCRAFT WAS REFUELED WITH JET FUEL INSTEAD OF GASOLINE. THE WEATHER WAS IFR WITH FOG, LOW CEILING AND RAIN. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING AND WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE AFTER IMPACT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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