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July 13, 1983 · Beech C23 · N60104
Longview, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Longview, TX
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N60104
Operator
Flight Specialties
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA337
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT ON THE DOWNWWIND LEG OF THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE FLT HAD TAKEN OFF SHORTLY BEFORE WITH ONE TANK ALMOST FULL AND ONE ALMOST EMPTY. THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WAS FOUND IN THE 'OFF' POSITION AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS WAS DONE BY RESCUE PERSONNEL. WHEN THE SELECTOR WAS PUT ON THE FULL TANK AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE ENGINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY STARTED. THE CFI SAID THAT HE WAS NOT SURE OF THE POSITION OF THE FUEL SELECTOR.
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THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT ON THE DOWNWWIND LEG OF THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE FLT HAD TAKEN OFF SHORTLY BEFORE WITH ONE TANK ALMOST FULL AND ONE ALMOST EMPTY. THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WAS FOUND IN THE 'OFF' POSITION AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS WAS DONE BY RESCUE PERSONNEL. WHEN THE SELECTOR WAS PUT ON THE FULL TANK AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE ENGINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY STARTED. THE CFI SAID THAT HE WAS NOT SURE OF THE POSITION OF THE FUEL SELECTOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:29 CDT
Nearest AirportGregg County (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN60104
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlight Specialties
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO