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March 13, 1993 · Beech A36 · N4495W

Englewood, CO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1993
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (2 fatalities, 3 serious injuries)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N4495W
Operator
Centerline Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93FA032

ON A TWO MILE FINAL, WHILE CONDUCTING A VISUAL APPROACH AT THE TERMINATION OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT INFORMED THE TOWER HE WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED IN A POND APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY OF INTENDED LANDING. NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE AIRCRAFT OR AROUND THE ACCIDENT SITE. ACCORDING TO THE AIRCRAFT OPERATING MANUAL THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS INDICATE ENDURANCE OF 4.4 TO 4.65 HOURS DEPENDING ON POWER SETTING. THE ACTUAL DURATION OF THE FLIGHT WAS 4.81 HOURS, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES WHEN THE RADAR AND COMMUNICATIONS DATA INDICATE THE PILOT TO HAVE BEEN LOST AND DISORIENTED.

NTSB Probable Cause

POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AS A RESULT OF FAILING TO REFUEL EN ROUTE. FACTORS WERE: INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING, LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT BEING FLOWN, AND BECOMING LOST AND DISORIENTED.

Full Narrative

ON A TWO MILE FINAL, WHILE CONDUCTING A VISUAL APPROACH AT THE TERMINATION OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT INFORMED THE TOWER HE WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED IN A POND APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY OF INTENDED LANDING. NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE AIRCRAFT OR AROUND THE ACCIDENT SITE. ACCORDING TO THE AIRCRAFT OPERATING MANUAL THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS INDICATE ENDURANCE OF 4.4 TO 4.65 HOURS DEPENDING ON POWER SETTING. THE ACTUAL DURATION OF THE FLIGHT WAS 4.81 HOURS, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES WHEN THE RADAR AND COMMUNICATIONS DATA INDICATE THE PILOT TO HAVE BEEN LOST AND DISORIENTED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:04 MST
Nearest AirportCenntenial Airport (2nm S)
Runway17
Runway Length7003 ft
Runway Width77 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN4495W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCenterline Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO520-BA10 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary5 injuries (2 fatalities, 3 serious injuries)
Fatal2
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:07
Weather SourceWFAC

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