Temco D-16A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 5 events recorded from 1991 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2024 | Clarksville, AR | N131N | Serious (4) | substantial | The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation. |
| Feb 16, 2013 | Heber, CA | N716T | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight and fuel plannin…A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight and fuel planning. |
| Oct 05, 2009 | Eden Prairie, MN | N124N | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed a…A total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system. |
| Aug 28, 1996 | HAINESPORT, NJ | N128N | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Jul 13, 1991 | EAU CLAIRE, MI | N88T | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE IMPROPER REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SELECTOR LEVER WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARATION. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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