| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | Knoxville, TN
35.960638°N, 83.920739°W |
| Tail number | N5403D |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 16 Mar 1989 |
| Aircraft type | Beech H35 |
| Additional details: | None |
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH A KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFECT IN THE ENGINE CARBURETOR/FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM AS EVIDENCED BY THE PAST HISTORY OF ENGINE STOPPAGE DURING GROUND OPERATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF UNAUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRCRAFT AND ITS SYSTEM.