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August 14, 1995 · Beech 19 · N1946L

Lago Vista, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lago Vista, TX
Aircraft
Beech 19
Tail Number
N1946L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA342

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB, THE ENGINE MISSED OR HESITATED A COUPLE OF TIMES, FOLLOWED SECONDS LATER, BY A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN PAST THE DEPARTURE END OF THE 3,804 FOOT RUNWAY, IMPACTED A TREE, CROSSED A ROAD AND CAME TO REST AGAINST DENSE BUSHES AND TREES. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On August 14, 1995, at 1215 central daylight time, a Beech BE19, N1946L, was substantially damaged upon collision with trees during a forced landing near Lago Vista, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot and his passenger were not injured. The airplane was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local flight for which a flight plan was not filed. According to the pilot, everything was "normal" during acceleration, lift off, and initial takeoff climb, while departing from Runway 15 at the Rusty Allen Airport, near Lago Vista, Texas. The pilot added that, at approximately 75 to 100 feet AGL, the engine "missed or hesitated" a couple of times. Within a couple of seconds, the engine tachometer read within 1,500 to 1,700 RPM and the engine lost partial power. The airplane, with its landing gear extended, touched down past the departure end of the 3,804 foot runway. The airplane impacted a juniper tree, crossed a road running perpendicular to the runway, and came to rest against dense bushes and trees. Both wings sustained structural damage, the engine mount was bent, all three landing gears collapsed, and the empennage was bent to the left aft of the cabin. One propeller blade was found undamaged. Post-accident examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, and a representative from the powerplant manufacturer (report enclosed), did not disclose any anomalies that would have prevented normal engine operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportRusty Allen (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3804 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 19
Tail NumberN1946L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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