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May 8, 1984 · Beech 65-80 · N741H
Opa Locka, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Opa Locka, FL
Aircraft
Beech 65-80
Tail Number
N741H
Operator
Mark D Brown
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA84FA163
THE PLT STATED THAT HE DID NOT CHECK THE ACFT FUEL VISUALLY PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, WHILE USING AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS, THE RIGHT ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT SELECTED CROSSFEED & THE ENG RESTARTED. HE THEN TURNED OFF THE RIGHT FUEL VALVE. DURING A DOWNWIND ENTRY FOR LANDING, BOTH ENGS LOST POWER. THE PLT THEN TURNED OFF THE LEFT FUEL VALVE & BOTH ENG BOOST PUMPS. ATTEMPTS TO GLIDE TO THE ARPT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL & THE ACFT CRASH LANDED OFF THE ARPT. AN INSPECTION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE AUXILIARY TANKS WERE EMPTY, BUT THE MAIN TANKS CONTAINED 14 GALS EACH. THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVES & BOOST PUMP SWITCHES WERE IN THE OFF POSITION.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE DID NOT CHECK THE ACFT FUEL VISUALLY PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, WHILE USING AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS, THE RIGHT ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT SELECTED CROSSFEED & THE ENG RESTARTED. HE THEN TURNED OFF THE RIGHT FUEL VALVE. DURING A DOWNWIND ENTRY FOR LANDING, BOTH ENGS LOST POWER. THE PLT THEN TURNED OFF THE LEFT FUEL VALVE & BOTH ENG BOOST PUMPS. ATTEMPTS TO GLIDE TO THE ARPT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL & THE ACFT CRASH LANDED OFF THE ARPT. AN INSPECTION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE AUXILIARY TANKS WERE EMPTY, BUT THE MAIN TANKS CONTAINED 14 GALS EACH. THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVES & BOOST PUMP SWITCHES WERE IN THE OFF POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:35 EDT
Nearest AirportOpa-Locka (1nm W)
Runway9L
Runway Length8002 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 65-80
Tail NumberN741H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMark D Brown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IGSO-540-A1A · Reciprocating · 380
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC