Pilot Debrief

BEECH V35A near Truth or Consequences, NM — 2010-07-11

Final reportCEN10LA399
Sign in to save
Date
2010-07-11
Location
Truth or Consequences, NM, USA
Aircraft
BEECH V35A
Registration
N9447S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

While in flight over a lake, the pilot noted a loss of engine power and began troubleshooting the issue. The pilot was eventually able to restore engine power but not before having to perform a forced landing to the water. The airplane was substantially damaged during the forced landing. When the airplane was recovered from the water, the left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank was full. There was no fuel slick observed on the water. A postaccident examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems did not reveal any anomalies that would have explained the loss of engine power.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Fuel management
First missed decision gate
Pilot did not visually verify fuel quantity before flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents3

Related mishaps