Apr 7, 1996
Accident
Substantial BATESVILLE, MS
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
an anomaly in the fuel system that allowed a pressure differential to occur between the center and outer portions of the main integral fuel tank, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation of both engines. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of company maintenance personnel to remove fuel system vent check valves as recommended by Mitsubishi MU-2 Service Bulletin 130A.
NTSB ATL96LA078