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| Date: | Saturday 29 October 1988 |
| Time: | 15:40 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-23-250 |
| Owner/operator: | Virgin Air Inc. |
| Registration: | N5237Y |
| MSN: | 27-2291 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 10080 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-A1D5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | San Juan, PR -
 Puerto Rico
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| (KSTT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA89LA019
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 16:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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