ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 35058
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| Date: | Monday 24 June 1996 |
| Time: | 12:37 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft P35 Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | B. Norris Rickey |
| Registration: | N1527S |
| MSN: | D-6970 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2228 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-470-LCN |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | St. Petersburg , FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ashville, NC (KAVL) |
| (KSPG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
On 6/21 the airplane was refueled with 39.8 gallons. The flight departed on 6/24 at 0935. According to the right front seat passenger the pilot had completed a pre-flight inspection of the airplane including checking the fuel and draining the fuel tanks. About 5 miles north of the airport, the pilot contacted the tower controller and rerported that he had lost power and did not think he could make the runway. The controller observed the airplane turn to the left, enter a nose high attitude, and impact the water nose and left wing low. During the examination of the wreckage, water was drained from the right fuel tank and no fuel was present. The fuel selector was found selected to the right tank, and the fuel boost pump switch was broken. About 23 gallons of fuel was drained from the left fuel tank. Less than 1/2 ounce of water was found on the bottom of the left tank. There were no breaches found throughout the fuel system, and the fuel selector was free to move through all positions. The fuel supply lines were found clear and unobstructed. Overall visual examination of the engine compartment and airframe did not reveal any evidence of fuel stains or fuel leakage. The fuel selector was disassembled, no leaks or discrepancies were observed.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA96FA165
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2008 10:30 | ASN archive | Added |
| 09-Apr-2024 06:06 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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