# NTSB Accident BFO89FA062
> **BEECH 77** · 1989-07-23 · CLUSTER SPRINGS, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO89FA062
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28734
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-23
- **Location:** CLUSTER SPRINGS, VA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** 77
- **Registration:** N18257
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNLATCHED FUEL FILLER CAP. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MONITOR THE FUEL SUPPLY DURING THE FLIGHT.

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