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October 27, 1993 · Beech F33A · N6333Y

Saint Paul, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Aircraft
Beech F33A
Tail Number
N6333Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA026

PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED TO COMPLY WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE. THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT AFTER THE MAINTENANCE. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED A LOSS IN FUEL PRESSURE. THE PRESSURE LOSS CONTINUED UNTIL THE PILOT WAS REQUIRED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING AT NIGHT. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED A FENCE AND GUARD RAIL POSTS DURING THE LANDING. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT A 'B' NUT ATTACHING THE FUEL LINE TO THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP HAD BACKED OFF. NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES WERE NOTED.

NTSB Probable Cause

other maintenance personnel's improper maintenance installation and fuel system line fitting undertorqued. Factors related to the accident were the dark night, along with the fence and posts which were contacted.

Full Narrative

On October 27, 1993, at 1845 central daylight time, a Beech F33A, N6333Y, registered to James B. Griebel Farms of Fridley, Minnesota, and operated by an instrument rated private pilot, experienced a loss of engine power. A night forced landing was initiated and on landing the airplane impacted a fence and guard rail posts alongside a highway. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. A second passenger reported minor injuries. The business 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. An IFR flight plan was on file with the intended destination of Saint Louis, Missouri. The flight departed Anoka, Minnesota, at 1820. Prior to departure the mechanical fuel pump had been removed and replaced to comply with an Airworthiness Directive. The accident flight was the first flight after the maintenance. The pilot stated that while the airplane was in cruise flight he noticed a drop in fuel pressure. The pressure drop continued until power was lost and it became necessary for him to make a forced landing. On examination it was found that the fuel line "B" nut had backed all the way off the flare nut fitting at the mechanical fuel pump. During the examination the nut was hand threaded onto the fitting and no other discrepancies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech F33A
Tail NumberN6333Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:04
Weather SourceWFAC

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