ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 345271
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| Date: | Saturday 2 September 2023 |
| Time: | 11:12 |
| Type: |  Beechcraft V35 Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5431U |
| MSN: | D-8515 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5189 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Rutledge, TN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gatlinburg Airport, TN (GKT/KGKT) |
| Tucker-Guthrie Memorial Airport, KY (I35) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
On September 2, 2023, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Beech V35 airplane, N5431U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rutledge, Tennessee. The airline transport pilot and one passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that the flight departed Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT), Sevierville, Tennessee about 1045. The pilot proceeded northbound toward his destination, climbing to 2,500 ft mean sea level. About 15 minutes into the flight, over a forested area, the engine made a “loud bang” and started running rough. As he turned to a southerly heading and on open field, the engine seized. Unable to land in the open field, he performed a forced landing into some trees. The wreckage came to rest inverted, and the pilot and passenger were met by first responders.
FAA inspectors responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. The wreckage was found inverted, in a wooded area. There was no fire. The fuselage, wings, and empennage were substantially damaged. The external surfaces of the fuselage were covered with engine oil.
The wreckage was retained for further examination.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.graingertoday.com/news/airplane-crashes-in-rutledge/article_b988cc04-4cba-11ee-8f5d-03af8c5527f5.html
NTSB
FAA
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N5431U/history/20230902/1456Z/KGKT/L%2036.29869%20-83.44116
https://photos-e1.flightcdn.com/photos/retriever/ae1349fb58152a58acfccc4ec84df6b5472f1d8d (photo)
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Sep-2023 18:35 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 26-Sep-2023 14:41 | Captain Adam | Updated |
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