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October 18, 2008 · Beech A36 · N3112Y
Salina, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salina, KS
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N3112Y
Operator
Alfra-Vico
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA038
The private pilot was on final approach in his single-engine airplane when the engine stopped producing power shortly after he switched fuel tanks. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and made a forced landing on a road near the airport. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the firewall near the left engine mount. When baterry power was applied, the left fuel guage indicated it was empty and the right fuel tank was between 1/4- and 1/2-full. No mechanical deficiencie were noted with the airplane or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on final approach in his single-engine airplane when the engine stopped producing power shortly after he switched fuel tanks. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and made a forced landing on a road near the airport. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the firewall near the left engine mount. When baterry power was applied, the left fuel guage indicated it was empty and the right fuel tank was between 1/4- and 1/2-full. No mechanical deficiencie were noted with the airplane or engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:02 CDT
Nearest AirportSalina Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN3112Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlfra-Vico
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 16 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC