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February 1, 1997 · Beech V35 · N599T

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Beech V35
Tail Number
N599T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA079

The flight instructor (CFI) and private pilot had reviewed airwork, turns, stalls, slow flight, take off and landings. They elected to practice procedures for a simulated engine failure. According to the CFI, 'on go-around, engine failed to produce power, resulting in forced landing....' The FAA inspector stated that during the approach, they were at a fast landing speed and high on the approach. At an altitude of about 100 feet above the ground, they attempted to go around and advanced the throttle, but the engine did not respond. Subsequently, during the forced landing, the airplane collided with a tree. The engine was removed from the airframe, and a test run was conducted under the supervision of the FAA. The engine run revealed no discrepancies. The private pilot did not submit a statement to explain her account of the events.

NTSB Probable Cause

loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.

Full Narrative

On February 1, 1997, about 1400 eastern standard time, a Beech V35, N599T, registered to a private owner, was substantially damaged while on approach, near Orlando, Florida. The airline transport-rated pilot, certified flight instructor (CFI), and a private pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed in the vicinity, and no flight plan had been filed. The local training flight originated at 1300, and was being conducted in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 91. According to the CFI's statement he and the private pilot had reviewed "airwork, turns, stalls, slow flight, take off and landings." On the accident landing he said, "...conducting simulated engine failure...on go-around, engine failed to produce power, resulting in forced landing...." The FAA inspector stated that on this approach they were at a "fast" landing speed, and "high" on the approach. At an altitude of about 100 feet above the ground they attempted to go around, advanced the throttle, and landed in a tree. The engine was removed from the airframe and shipped to Continental Motor's facilities, in Mobile, Alabama, where an engine test run was conducted under the supervision of the FAA, on March 16, 1997. The engine run revealed no discrepancies. The first pilot did not submit a statement pertaining to the facts in this accident, and her account of the events of the accident are not known. According to the FAA they made several attempts to contact the pilot and were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportTangerine (1nm E)
Runway9
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35
Tail NumberN599T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520BB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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