BEECH A36 near New Market, IN — 2015-03-17
- Date
- 2015-03-17
- Location
- New Market, IN, USA
- Airport
- CFJ
- Aircraft
- BEECH A36
- Registration
- N900TM
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power en-route.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane was being ferried for maintenance of its fuel system. About 15 minutes into the flight, the pilot reported that he intentionally emptied the right main fuel tank to facilitate maintenance at the destination airport. Subsequently, the airplane lost engine power and he maneuvered the airplane for landing in an open field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right rear wing spar. According to a Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector who examined the airplane at the accident site, the fuel tanks were found void of fuel. The right tip tank had some fuel, but no usable fuel.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 10 docket documents
Docket documents10
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Record of Conversation (FAA Airworthiness Inspector)other
- Record of Conversation (FAA Operations Inspector)other
- Record of Conversation (Pilot)other
- Record of Email (FAA Airworthiness Inspector)other
- Photo 1 – View of airplane front right (photo courtesy of the FAA)photos
- Photo 2 – View of airplane rear (photo courtesy of the FAA)photos
- Photo 3 – View of airplane front left (photo courtesy of the FAA)photos
- Photo 4 – View of right wing (photo courtesy of the FAA)photos
- Photo 5 – View of right wing (photo courtesy of the mechanic)photos
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