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June 2, 1991 · Beech B65 · N655KJ
California, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 1991
Injury Outcomes
12 injuries (1 serious injury, 11 minor injuries)
Location
California, MD
Aircraft
Beech B65
Tail Number
N655KJ
Operator
Fayard Enterprise
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO91FA053
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON A PARACHUTE JUMPING FLT THE LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER, BUT A SECOND LATER POWER WAS RESTORED. SOON AFTERWARDS A TOTAL POWER LOSS OCCURRED. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE PROPELLER STOPPED ROTATING AND DID NOT WINDMILL. HE DID NOT FEATHER THE LEFT PROPELLER. HE MADE A SHALLOW LEFT TURN TOWARD AN OPEN FIELD, WHILE TRYING TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED OR ALTITUDE, AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL, HE REDUCED POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGGINE. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WHEAT FIELD. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP AND ALL OCCUPANTS ESCAPED THE AIRPLANE BEFORE IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF POWER IN ONE ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON A PARACHUTE JUMPING FLT THE LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER, BUT A SECOND LATER POWER WAS RESTORED. SOON AFTERWARDS A TOTAL POWER LOSS OCCURRED. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE PROPELLER STOPPED ROTATING AND DID NOT WINDMILL. HE DID NOT FEATHER THE LEFT PROPELLER. HE MADE A SHALLOW LEFT TURN TOWARD AN OPEN FIELD, WHILE TRYING TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED OR ALTITUDE, AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL, HE REDUCED POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGGINE. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WHEAT FIELD. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP AND ALL OCCUPANTS ESCAPED THE AIRPLANE BEFORE IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest Airport1nm NE
Runway11
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B65
Tail NumberN655KJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFayard Enterprise
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GSIO-480 · Reciprocating · 340
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary12 injuries (1 serious injury, 11 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor11
Uninjured0
Total12
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC