ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133876
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| Date: | Tuesday 6 August 1996 |
| Time: | 21:46 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft V35B Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | William G. Dorsett |
| Registration: | N6054Q |
| MSN: | D-10237 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3275 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-BB |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Deer Park, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Austin, TX (4R2) |
| Houston, TX (KEFD) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During an en route descent at night to the destination airport, the airplane's engine lost power. Subsequently, during a forced landing, the airplane impacted powerlines and poles, then it crashed, and a fire erupted. Witnesses reported that engine 'noise was not heard.' The pilot reported that he had one tank showing rubber particles in the fuel each time he drained fuel, but the other fuel cell (replaced in January 1995) did not bleed rubber through the sump. The postimpact fire destroyed the fuel tanks and lines. The main fuel screen of the fuel contol unit was clear of debris, and fuel was found in the fuel control unit and the fuel pump. One propeller blade had marks consistent with the powerline cable diameter. Flight control continuity was confirmed by tracing the airplane control cables. Maintenance records did not reveal any open discrepancy. During a postaccident engine test run, the engine performed within the manufacturer's specifications.
Probable Cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and obstructions in the emergency landing area (transmission lines and poles).
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW96LA335
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 09-Apr-2024 05:09 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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