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October 20, 1995 · Beech 23 · N2340J

Newnan, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newnan, GA
Aircraft
Beech 23
Tail Number
N2340J
Operator
Eric M Bright
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA007

On final approach to runway 32, the airplane had a complete loss of engine power. The pilot initiated a forced landing, and on the landing roll, the left wing struck a tree. The pilot stated that the preflight, engine run up, and the 30 minute flight had been uneventful until the loss of power. Initial examination of the airplane revealed the fuel tank selector was in the left tank position, and the left tank was empty. The right fuel tank was full. The pilot reported having 60 gallons of fuel before departure. No spilled fuel was noted at the wreckage site. The before landing checklist of a similar aircraft (BE-A23) showed that the fullest tank should have been selected. Further examination revealed a disconnected (loose) B-nut where the fuel line was connected to the carburetor.

NTSB Probable Cause

a loose fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and premature emptying of the left fuel tank; failure of the pilot to follow the checklist (select the fullest fuel tank for landing); fuel starvation; and subsequent Loss of engine power, while on final approach to land.

Full Narrative

On October 20, 1995, about 1805 eastern daylight, a Beech 23, N2340J, collided with a tree during a forced landing, due to a complete loss of engine power, near Newnan, Georgia. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. A flight plan was not filed for the personal flight. There were no injuries to the private pilot, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Origination of the flight was Auburn, Alabama, about 1735. An inspector from the Georgia Flight Standards District Office examined the airplane. He discovered that the throttle was fully forward; the carburetor heat was on; and the left fuel tank was selected. No fuel was observed in the left fuel tank, while the right tank was full. The pilot reported that he had fueled prior to departing Auburn. According to the inspector, 32 gallons of fuel were added to the airplane at Auburn. The inspector also reported that the pilot's father stated that when they were able to move the airplane, and remove the engine cowling, they observed that the fuel line "B-nut" at the carburetor was disconnected.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 EDT
Nearest AirportNewnan Coweta County (2nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length4007 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 23
Tail NumberN2340J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEric M Bright
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320-D2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 17 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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