Pilot Debrief

Beech 36 near San Benito, TX — 2020-08-16

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Date
2020-08-16
Location
San Benito, TX, USA
Airport
53XS
Aircraft
Beech 36
Registration
N3256V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff from his private airstrip, the airplane’s engine lost partial power. He activated the electric fuel pump at which time the engine lost all power. The pilot attempted to return to his private airport but landed short with the landing gear retracted in a cotton field. The airplane's forward fuselage was substantially damaged. Examination of the airplane after the accident did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would explain the loss of engine power.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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