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October 4, 1987 · Beech A35 · N8705A
Grand Ledge, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Grand Ledge, MI
Aircraft
Beech A35
Tail Number
N8705A
Operator
Raymond C Yeager
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88FA001
AFTER RTRNG FM A X-COUNTRY FLT, THE PLT WAS ABOUT TO TURN DOWNWIND TO LAND WHEN THE ENG BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. HE MOVED THE FUEL SELECTOR FROM THE LEFT MAIN TO THE RGT MAIN PSN & PUMPED THE WOBBLE PUMP SVRL TIMES, BUT THE ENG DID NOT RESTART. HE THEN MOVED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE AUX PSN & USED THE WOBBLE PUMP AGAIN. HE SAW THE FUEL PRESSURE 'JIGGLE',BUT THE ENG STILL DID NOT START. WHILE TRYING A RESTART, HE MANEUVERED THE ACFT TOWARD THE ARPT & EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO GET ALIGNED WITH THE RWY WITH SUFFICIENT ALT. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON UNPREPARED TERRAIN ABOUT 15' FROM THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE NOSE & RGT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. AFTER THE ACDNT, FUEL WAS FND IN ALL TANKS. HOWEVER, WHEN THE FUEL LINES WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP, NO FUEL WAS FOUND. DRG AN INTERVIEW, THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT USE THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED AUX PUMP WHILE ATTEMPTING A RESTART DRG THE EMERGENCY.
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AFTER RTRNG FM A X-COUNTRY FLT, THE PLT WAS ABOUT TO TURN DOWNWIND TO LAND WHEN THE ENG BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. HE MOVED THE FUEL SELECTOR FROM THE LEFT MAIN TO THE RGT MAIN PSN & PUMPED THE WOBBLE PUMP SVRL TIMES, BUT THE ENG DID NOT RESTART. HE THEN MOVED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE AUX PSN & USED THE WOBBLE PUMP AGAIN. HE SAW THE FUEL PRESSURE 'JIGGLE',BUT THE ENG STILL DID NOT START. WHILE TRYING A RESTART, HE MANEUVERED THE ACFT TOWARD THE ARPT & EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO GET ALIGNED WITH THE RWY WITH SUFFICIENT ALT. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON UNPREPARED TERRAIN ABOUT 15' FROM THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE NOSE & RGT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. AFTER THE ACDNT, FUEL WAS FND IN ALL TANKS. HOWEVER, WHEN THE FUEL LINES WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP, NO FUEL WAS FOUND. DRG AN INTERVIEW, THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT USE THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED AUX PUMP WHILE ATTEMPTING A RESTART DRG THE EMERGENCY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 EDT
Nearest AirportABRAMS (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A35
Tail NumberN8705A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaymond C Yeager
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-8 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC