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September 2, 2007 · Beech B35 · N118TT

Borger, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2007
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Borger, TX
Aircraft
Beech B35
Tail Number
N118TT
Operator
Personal
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07LA191

The single engine airplane, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after a loss of engine power while on approach. The airplane came to rest in a nose down vertical position against a private residence carport. The flight departed on the 258 nautical mile VFR cross country flight approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes earlier and was landing at a planned overnight stop. An examination of the engine was performed and evidence of corrosion and rust contamination was found in the carburetor inlet fuel screen, and around the fuel needle valve and needle valve seat.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power while on approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were a corroded carburetor fuel needle valve, inlet fuel screen and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On September 2, 2007 at 1358 central daylight time N118TT, a Beech Bonanza BE35, single engine airplane, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after a loss of engine power while on approach to Hutchinson, County Airport (KBGD) near Borger, Texas. The aircraft came to rest in a nose down vertical position against a private residence carport. The private pilot and his passenger sustained serious injuries. The pilot had to have emergency crews cut away a portion of the cockpit area to allow egress. The passenger was able to egress unassisted. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the visual flight rules (VFR) flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 91. The flight departed Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas Field (T67) at approximately 1205 for the VFR flight to KBGD for an overnight stop. The airplane was recovered to a secure hanger for further examination. On September 4, 2007 a Federal Aviation Administration inspector conducted an examination of the airplane and conducted interviews with witnesses and the pilot. On September 14, 2007 an examination of engine was performed by the engine manufacturer under the supervision of the NTSB Investigator-in-Charge. There was evidence of corrosion and rust contamination found in the carburetor inlet fuel screen , and around the fuel needle valve and needle valve seat. The automated weather reporting facility at Hutchinson County airport (KGBD), approximately 3/4 nautical miles northwest from the accident site, reported an observation at 1351 as winds variable at 4 knots, 10 statue miles visibility, clear skies, temperature 31 degrees Celsius, dew point 11 degrees Celsius, and barometric pressure of 30.18 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:58 CDT
Nearest AirportHutchinson County Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B35
Tail NumberN118TT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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