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September 19, 2007 · Beech V35B · N9271Q

Ravenna, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ravenna, OH
Aircraft
Beech V35B
Tail Number
N9271Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07LA307

The accident occurred during the first flight after all six engine cylinders had been replaced. The airplane had 65 gallons of fuel distributed evenly between the two fuel tanks and no fuel contamination was noted during a preflight inspection. The pilot verified proper engine operation prior to the takeoff roll. The engine lost power 500 - 600 feet above ground level during initial climb after takeoff. An immediate forced landing was made to a cornfield southwest of the airport. The airplane contacted a tree before impacting nose first into the cornfield. The engine did not experience any hesitation, stumbling, or interruption in engine operation during a post-accident engine test run. The engine demonstrated the ability to produce rated horsepower.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the tree that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On September 19, 2007, about 1615 eastern daylight time, a Beech V35B (Bonanza), N9271Q, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from runway 27 (3,500 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) at the Portage County Airport, Ravenna, Ohio. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The instructional flight was operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and his flight instructor were not injured. The local area flight was originating at the time of the accident. The accident occurred during the first flight after all six engine cylinders had been replaced. Three days prior to the accident, the pilot performed an engine run-up to verify proper engine operation and to establish if any fluid leaks were present. No anomalies were encountered during the engine run-up and no fluid leaks were noted after engine shutdown. On the day of the accident, the airplane had 65 gallons of fuel distributed evenly between the two fuel tanks and no fuel contamination was noted during a preflight inspection. The pilot reported that during taxi he completed all checklist items, including verifying proper oil pressure and magneto operation. The fuel selector was selected on the left fuel tank and the auxiliary fuel pump was in the "off" position. He applied full engine power for takeoff and observed proper oil pressure prior to liftoff. The airplane became airborne between 75 and 80 knots and the landing gear was retracted after crossing the departure threshold. Engine rpm and manifold pressure was then reduced to 2,500 rpm and 25 inches-of-mercury, respectively. The engine lost power 500 - 600 feet above ground level during initial climb. An immediate forced landing was made to a cornfield southwest of the airport. During the forced landing, the stall warning horn reportedly sounded shortly prior to impacting a tree. The airplane then impacted the cornfield nose down and came to an abrupt stop. The engine, a Teledyne Continental Motors IO-520-BA12B, serial number 280870-R, was sent to the manufacturer for an operational test run under the supervision of the NTSB investigator-in-charge. The engine was installed in a test cell and outfitted with a test club propeller. The engine started on the first attempt and idled without excessive fluctuations in engine rpm. The engine speed was increased incrementally to 2,700 rpm over a period of 30 minutes. The engine ran at each incremental power setting for a period of 5 minutes without anomaly. The engine throttle was cycled several times between idle and maximum power settings in quick succession. The engine did not experience any hesitation, stumbling, or interruption in engine operation during the engine test run. The engine demonstrated the ability to produce rated horsepower.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportPortage County Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN9271Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-520-BA12B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 60 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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