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May 31, 2003 · Beech 95 C-55 · N660K

Canby, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Canby, OR
Aircraft
Beech 95 C-55
Tail Number
N660K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA03LA090

The airline transport pilot reported that the airplane experienced a dual engine failure just after takeoff from the 2,800-foot turf runway. Following the engine failure, the pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway, however, the airplane touched down in tall grass adjacent to the runway and slid to a stop. In a subsequent written statement, the pilot reported that he inadvertently initiated the takeoff with the fuel selectors in the auxiliary position. He reported that normally the airplane is operated (during the takeoff phase of flight) with the fuel selectors in the main tank position, but he became distracted during the preflight and failed to reconfigure the fuel system prior to takeoff. He further reported that the main fuel tanks contained sufficient fuel for the flight, however, the auxiliary tanks were almost empty. An FAA inspector examined the aircraft and reported that there were trace amounts of fuel in the aircraft's auxiliary fuel tanks.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.

Full Narrative

On May 31, 2003, about 1500 Pacific daylight time, a twin engine Beech 95 C-55 (Baron), N660K, sustained substantial damage following a loss of power to both engines and subsequent forced landing at Dietz Airpark, Canby, Oregon. The airplane is owned by the pilot and was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. After the accident, the pilot reported that the airplane experienced a dual engine failure just after takeoff from the 2,800-foot turf runway. Following the engine failure, the pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway, however, the airplane touched down in tall grass adjacent to the runway and slid to a stop. In a written statement, dated November 24, 2003, the pilot reported that he inadvertently initiated the takeoff with the fuel selectors in the auxiliary position. He reported that normally the airplane is operated (during the takeoff phase of flight) with the fuel selectors in the main tank position, but he became distracted during the preflight and failed to reconfigure the fuel system prior to takeoff. He further reported that the main fuel tanks contained sufficient fuel for the flight, however, the auxiliary tanks were "almost empty." An inspector from the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Hillsboro, Oregon, inspected the aircraft after the accident and reported that there were trace amounts of fuel in the aircraft's auxiliary fuel tanks. During the forced landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportDietz Airpark (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95 C-55
Tail NumberN660K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 48
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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