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April 20, 1986 · Beech B95A · N951Q
St. Augustine, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
St. Augustine, FL
Aircraft
Beech B95A
Tail Number
N951Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA125
THE PILOT IN COMMAND DID NOT ASSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR FOR THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SELECTED AND IN THE DETENT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. ON THE INITIAL CLIMB THE FUEL SELECTOR MOVED SLIGHTLY AND THE LEFT ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE PILOT THEN DID NOT EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND LEFT THE LANDING GEAR DOWN AND DID NOT FEATHER THE LEFT PROPELLER. THE PILOT THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND CRASHED INTO THE WATER.
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THE PILOT IN COMMAND DID NOT ASSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR FOR THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SELECTED AND IN THE DETENT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. ON THE INITIAL CLIMB THE FUEL SELECTOR MOVED SLIGHTLY AND THE LEFT ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE PILOT THEN DID NOT EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND LEFT THE LANDING GEAR DOWN AND DID NOT FEATHER THE LEFT PROPELLER. THE PILOT THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND CRASHED INTO THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm ENE
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B95A
Tail NumberN951Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:58
Weather SourceWFAC