BAe 125 crash, Jan 30, 1990 (1 killed), Columbia
BAe 125 accident on January 30, 1990 near Columbia, Missouri, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Water contaminated fuel led to loss of power in...
- Date: January 30, 1990
- Aircraft: BAe 125
- Location: Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Water contaminated fuel led to loss of power in both engines; the fuel filter deicing tank was found empty after the accident.
A BAe 125 (HS-125-3B) operated by Slender You on a flight from Crossville to Olathe lost fuel filter pressure at 31,000 feet, diverted to Columbia, Missouri, and lost power in both engines. It crashed about 5 km east of Columbia Regional Airport on 30 January 1990, killing one occupant.