Pilot Debrief

BEECH 95-B55 near Lancaster, WI — 2012-02-17

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Date
2012-02-17
Location
Lancaster, WI, USA
Airport
73C
Aircraft
BEECH 95-B55
Registration
N4624A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot, who did not hold a multi-engine airplane rating, departed in the multi-engine airplane to fly to another airport to purchase fuel. About 7 miles from the destination airport, the right engine stopped producing power. The pilot switched the fuel selector to the crossfeed position and was able to regain power on the right engine. However, when the airplane was about 2.5 miles from the destination airport, both engines stopped producing power. The pilot feathered the propellers and made an off-airport landing on a road. The airplane traveled into a ditch next to the road, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aft fuselage. A postaccident examination revealed no visible fuel in the fuel tanks.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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