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October 7, 2007 · Beech G35 · N4575D

Lexington, SC

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lexington, SC
Aircraft
Beech G35
Tail Number
N4575D
Operator
Thomas L Clark
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA006

During cruise flight at 1,600 feet mean sea level, the engine "sputtered" and subsequently lost all power. At the time, the fuel selector was positioned to the left main fuel tank. The pilot attempted to restart the engine; however, the engine did not restart and the pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to a road, substantially damaging the right wing. The pilot reported that he might have run the left fuel tank out of fuel. Examination of the left fuel tank revealed that it was empty, and the airplane had flown 2.16 hours since its last fueling. The left main fuel tank had a capacity of 22 gallons of fuel, and the engine consumed about 11 gallons per hour during cruise flight. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.

Full Narrative

The pilot was conducting a local flight in a Beech G35. About 30 minutes into the flight, at 1,600 feet mean sea level, the engine "sputtered" and subsequently lost all power. At the time, the fuel selector was positioned to the left main fuel tank. The pilot attempted to restart the engine utilizing the right main fuel tank and auxiliary fuel tanks; however, the engine did not restart. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to a road. During the landing, the right wing struck a telephone pole and sustained substantial damage. During an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that he might have run the left fuel tank out of fuel. Examination of the left fuel tank by the FAA inspector revealed that it was empty. The FAA inspector also noted that the airplane had flown 2.16 hours, according to the tachometer, since its last fueling. The FAA inspector further stated that the left main fuel tank had a capacity of 22 gallons of fuel, and the engine consumed about 11 gallons per hour during cruise flight. The FAA inspector did not find any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 EDT
Nearest AirportColumbia Owens Downtown Airpor (15nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech G35
Tail NumberN4575D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas L Clark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data