ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352811
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| Date: | Sunday 15 August 1999 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft G35 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4473D |
| MSN: | 4614 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6064 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental E225 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Columbus, MS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (KUBS) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot completed a preflight inspection of the airplane and the airplane had been topped-off with aviation fuel. During the engine run-up, all systems reportedly operated normally, and no obvious engine problems were noted. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight, the pilot report that while practicing the stall series, the engine lost power. After attempts to regain full engine power, the flight instructor took control of the airplane and made a forced landing to a corn field. During the post-accident examination of the airplane, a substantial amount of fuel was observed in the fuel system. The examination also disclosed that there was no fuel present in the fuel flow divider. The engine examination failed to disclose a mechanical problem with the engine. However, the examination of the airplane revealed that a lawn mower battery was installed in the airplane. According to the pilot, an annual inspection had been completed by the previous owner several days before the purchase.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain to make a forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL99LA118
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 20:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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