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August 17, 2004 · Beech 65-A90 · N45TT

Pensacola, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2004
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Pensacola, FL
Aircraft
Beech 65-A90
Tail Number
N45TT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA04LA120

The pilot stated that he was proceeding to a nearby airport to refuel, and during the takeoff from his departure airport, about 3 to 4 seconds after rotating, the right engine ceased operating due to fuel exhaustion. He said that the airplane drifted to the right, and he feathered the right propeller and turned to the right in order to return to the runway. After leveling, he said the airplane started to climb so he reduced power, and as he did so the airspeed dropped to 80 knots, and the stall warning light was activated. He said he added full power to recover, and the aircraft veered radically to the right in the direction of the hangars. Keeping the landing gear in the up position, he said he performed a belly landing and the airplane incurred damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate planning/decision and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in fuel exhaustion and an inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On August 12, 2004, about 1515 central daylight time, N45TT, a Beech King Air 65-A90, registered to and operated by Eclipse Enterprises Inc., as a Title 14 CFR part 91 business flight, crashed while returning to land at Ferguson Airport, Pensacola, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot, and one passenger received minor injuries, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that he was flying the accident airplane from Ferguson Airport, Pensacola, Florida, to Jack Edwards Airport, Gulf Shores, Alabama, to refuel, and during the takeoff, immediately after rotating, he tapped the brakes, raised the landing gear, and about 3 to 4 seconds later the right engine ceased operating. He stated that he was sure the engine ceased operating due to fuel exhaustion, because he knew the airplane was low on fuel. After the right engine ceased operating, the airplane drifted right, and he inputted full left rudder, and placed left wing down to correct. He then confirmed that the right engine was spooling down, and feathered the propeller on the right engine. He then started a turn to the side of the operating engine to return to the airport. As he rolled the wings level, he said the airplane started to climb, so he reduced power after clearing the trees, and at that time the rate of descent increased. He said the airplane's speed was about 80 knots and the stall warning light began flickering on and off, and it also felt as if he was falling out of the sky. The pilot added full power which caused the nose to veer radically to the right, and the airplane descended, heading toward some T-hangars. He kept the landing gear retracted, and attempted to land the airplane on its belly to keep from colliding with the hangar. In doing so, both the wing and nose of the aircraft struck the ground. The pilot reported that there had been no indications of any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportFerguson Field (0nm)
Runway18R
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 65-A90
Tail NumberN45TT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-20 · Turboprop · 500 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-20 · Turboprop · 500
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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