Aug 24, 1990
Accident
Destroyed MATTAPAN, MA
Injuries3 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE LEFT FUEL CONTROL UNIT, AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
NTSB NYC90FA199