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September 28, 2006 · Beech 95-55 · N9412Y

Safford, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Safford, AZ
Aircraft
Beech 95-55
Tail Number
N9412Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX06CA299

While on final approach, the airplane experienced a total loss of power to both engines and collided with terrain short of the runway. Prior to departure, the pilot purchased fuel for the 635 nautical mile cross-country flight. While en route he noticed the airplane was encountering headwind conditions. With the airplane about 3 miles from the destination airport, the pilot extended the landing gear and aligned the airplane on final approach. Shortly thereafter, both engines experienced a loss of power. The airplane descended rapidly and collided with terrain about 0.25 to 0.5 miles short of the runway. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. He stated that the engines lost power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which led to fuel exhaustion and total loss of power to both engines.

Full Narrative

On September 27, 2006, about 1815 mountain standard time, a Beech 95-55, N9412Y, experienced a loss of power in both engines and collided with terrain while on final approach to the Safford Regional Airport, Safford, Arizona. The pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal cross-country flight departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, Texas, about 1545 central daylight time, with a planned destination of Safford. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. In both a written statement and telephone conversation with a National Transportation Safety Board investigator, the pilot reported that he purchased fuel prior to departure. He departed on the 635 nautical mile cross-country flight with about 120 gallons of fuel on board. While en route, the pilot noted the airplane's ground speed was around 140-145 knots, which he attributed to head wind conditions. At that time, he referenced the fuel gauge indications and determined that there was enough fuel for the remaining 1-hour flight to Safford. The pilot further stated that as he entered the proximity of Safford, he maneuvered the airplane in a gradual descent from 6,500 feet mean sea level (msl). He noted that the visibility conditions were hazy and it was difficult to accurately discern his distance from the runway. With the airplane an estimated 3 miles from the airport, he extended the landing gear and aligned the airplane on final approach to runway 26. As the pilot continued the approach, the left engine experienced a loss of power and quit. He positioned the fuel selector to the left auxiliary fuel tank and attempted to restart the engine. The right engine then experienced a loss of power and quit. The airplane descended rapidly and collided with terrain about 0.25 to 0.5 miles short of the runway. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. He stated that the engines quit due to fuel exhaustion.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 MST
Nearest AirportSafford Regional (0nm)
Runway26
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-55
Tail NumberN9412Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-470-L · Reciprocating | Lycoming · IO-470-L · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind310° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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