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November 9, 1989 · Beech V35B · N8193R
Broomfield, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Beech V35B
Tail Number
N8193R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN90LA020
THE PRIVATE PLT AND THE FLT INSTRUCTOR WERE COMPLETING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. FOLLOWING THE PRELANDING CHECKLIST THE INSTRUCTOR TOLD THE PILOT TO SELECT THE LEFT FUEL TANK. HE SAID THAT DURING THE TURN TO FINAL, THE PILOT TOLD HIM THE ENGINE HAD QUIT. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL, VERIFIED ENGINE OUT AND SELECTED A LANDING AREA TO HIS RIGHT. THE PLANE MADE A GEAR UP LANDING IN A FIELD. AN EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED THERE WAS 11 GAL REMAINING IN THE RIGHT FUEL TANK & 22 GAL IN THE LEFT TANK.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PLT AND THE FLT INSTRUCTOR WERE COMPLETING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. FOLLOWING THE PRELANDING CHECKLIST THE INSTRUCTOR TOLD THE PILOT TO SELECT THE LEFT FUEL TANK. HE SAID THAT DURING THE TURN TO FINAL, THE PILOT TOLD HIM THE ENGINE HAD QUIT. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL, VERIFIED ENGINE OUT AND SELECTED A LANDING AREA TO HIS RIGHT. THE PLANE MADE A GEAR UP LANDING IN A FIELD. AN EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED THERE WAS 11 GAL REMAINING IN THE RIGHT FUEL TANK & 22 GAL IN THE LEFT TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:35 MST
Nearest AirportJEFFCO (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN8193R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO