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May 1, 1982 · Beech C35 · N8940A

Dillsboro, IN

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Dillsboro, IN
Aircraft
Beech C35
Tail Number
N8940A
Operator
Ron Biddle
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA148

THE AIRCRAFT OPERATED NORMALLY DURING TAXI, RUN-UP, TAKEOFF, AND CLIMB TO 3500 FT MSL. ABOUT 17 MILES FROM THE DEPARTUREAIRPORT, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A DIRT FIELD, ONE OF THE MAIN GEAR FAILED. THE PROPELLERSEPARATED AND THE WINGS AND FUSELAGE WERE DAMAGED. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO PREIMPACT DEFECTS. HOWEVER, A QUANTITY OF SAWDUST-TYPE MATERIAL, SUFFICIENT TO INDUCE FUEL BLOCKAGE, WAS FOUND IN THE AUXILIARY LINE. ORIGIN OF THE SUBSTANCE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE PILOT STATED THAT FROM TAKEOFF TO ENGINE STOPPAGE, THE FUEL SELECTOR HAD BEEN POSITIONED TO THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK. THE AIRCRAFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO BEING SOLD TO THE PRESENT OWNER/OPERATOR.

Full Narrative

THE AIRCRAFT OPERATED NORMALLY DURING TAXI, RUN-UP, TAKEOFF, AND CLIMB TO 3500 FT MSL. ABOUT 17 MILES FROM THE DEPARTUREAIRPORT, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A DIRT FIELD, ONE OF THE MAIN GEAR FAILED. THE PROPELLERSEPARATED AND THE WINGS AND FUSELAGE WERE DAMAGED. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO PREIMPACT DEFECTS. HOWEVER, A QUANTITY OF SAWDUST-TYPE MATERIAL, SUFFICIENT TO INDUCE FUEL BLOCKAGE, WAS FOUND IN THE AUXILIARY LINE. ORIGIN OF THE SUBSTANCE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE PILOT STATED THAT FROM TAKEOFF TO ENGINE STOPPAGE, THE FUEL SELECTOR HAD BEEN POSITIONED TO THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK. THE AIRCRAFT HAD NOT BEEN FLOWN IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO BEING SOLD TO THE PRESENT OWNER/OPERATOR.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C35
Tail NumberN8940A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRon Biddle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E225 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 6 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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