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September 1, 1983 · Beech 95-A55 · N1599S
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Beech 95-A55
Tail Number
N1599S
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW83FA409
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT LOST POWER ON THE RIGHT ENG & THE ACFT PULLED UP STEEPLY, ROLLED TO THE RIGHT & IMPACTED IN AN INVERTED POSITION. TEARDOWN OF THE RIGHT ENG DID NOT REVEAL ANY PREIMPACT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE L & R ENG FUEL SELECTORS WERE FOUND POSITIONED TO THE AUX TANKS. THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS SET TO A NOSE-UP SETTING.
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IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT LOST POWER ON THE RIGHT ENG & THE ACFT PULLED UP STEEPLY, ROLLED TO THE RIGHT & IMPACTED IN AN INVERTED POSITION. TEARDOWN OF THE RIGHT ENG DID NOT REVEAL ANY PREIMPACT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE L & R ENG FUEL SELECTORS WERE FOUND POSITIONED TO THE AUX TANKS. THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS SET TO A NOSE-UP SETTING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportAndrau Airpark (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4750 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95-A55
Tail NumberN1599S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 3 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC