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March 26, 1983 · Beech A-36 · N7464N
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Beech A-36
Tail Number
N7464N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA151
THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN A FIELD ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY AFTER ENGINE STOPPAGE DURING FINAL APPROACH. NO MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE WAS FOUND DURING EXAMINATION. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD FLOWN ABOUT 3 HRS AND 20 MINUTES. THE HOBBS METER TOTALED 4 AND 3 TENTHS HRS. THE FUEL SELECTOR HAD BEEN SECURED PRIOR TO ACFT EXAMINATION. THE LEFT TANK CONTAINED LESS THAN 2 GALLONS. THE RIGHT TANK HAD APPROXIMATELY 15 GALLONS REMAINING.
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THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN A FIELD ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY AFTER ENGINE STOPPAGE DURING FINAL APPROACH. NO MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE WAS FOUND DURING EXAMINATION. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD FLOWN ABOUT 3 HRS AND 20 MINUTES. THE HOBBS METER TOTALED 4 AND 3 TENTHS HRS. THE FUEL SELECTOR HAD BEEN SECURED PRIOR TO ACFT EXAMINATION. THE LEFT TANK CONTAINED LESS THAN 2 GALLONS. THE RIGHT TANK HAD APPROXIMATELY 15 GALLONS REMAINING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:09 EST
Nearest AirportOhio State University (1nm W)
Runway9
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A-36
Tail NumberN7464N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:10
Weather SourceWFAC