Jan 31, 2000
Accident
Substantial MYRTLE BEACH, SC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The on-ground fire caused by fuel flowing out the fuel vent and near the exhaust of the left engine resulting in the on-ground fire and substantial damage to the airplane. A finding in the investigation was that all four fuel tanks had been filled before the pilot started the engines for the flight.
NTSB MIA00LA079