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May 20, 1995 · Beech 77 · N3850J

New Meadows, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Meadows, ID
Aircraft
Beech 77
Tail Number
N3850J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA104

THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER A NORMAL RUNUP AND TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED FROM 2400 TO 2000. HE HAD INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A NEARBY ROAD. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED A FENCE NEAR THE EDGE OF THE ROAD.

NTSB Probable Cause

A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AFTER TAKEOFF FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On May 20, 1995, approximately 1630 mountain daylight time (MDT), a Beech 77, N3850J, impacted a fence while attempting an emergency landing just after takeoff from New Meadows Airport, New Meadows, Idaho. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The personal pleasure flight, which was departing for Boise, Idaho, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan had been filed, and the ELT, which was activated by the impact, was turned off at the scene. According to the pilot, the aircraft experienced a partial power loss just after takeoff, and he attempted to land on a nearby road. During the attempted emergency landing, the aircraft impacted a fence near the edge of the road. The aircraft was inspected after the accident by FAA inspectors, who noted that the carburetor was running very rich. The carburetor was removed and tested, with no abnormalities noted. No mechanical discrepancies were found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportNew Meadows (1nm S)
Runway14
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 77
Tail NumberN3850J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data