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February 17, 2012 · Beech 95-B55 · N4624A
Lancaster, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, WI
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55
Tail Number
N4624A
Operator
Dangberg Dennis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA165
The private pilot, who did not hold a multi-engine airplane rating, departed in the multi-engine airplane to fly to another airport to purchase fuel. About 7 miles from the destination airport, the right engine stopped producing power. The pilot switched the fuel selector to the crossfeed position and was able to regain power on the right engine. However, when the airplane was about 2.5 miles from the destination airport, both engines stopped producing power. The pilot feathered the propellers and made an off-airport landing on a road. The airplane traveled into a ditch next to the road, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aft fuselage. A postaccident examination revealed no visible fuel in the fuel tanks.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The private pilot, who did not hold a multi-engine rating, took off to fly to another airport to purchase fuel. About 7 miles from the destination airport, the right engine stopped producing power. The pilot switched the fuel selector to crossfeed and was able to regain power on the right engine. According to the pilot, both engines subsequently lost power when the airplane was about 2 1/2 miles from the destination airport. The pilot feathered the propellers and made an off airport landing on a road. The airplane traveled into a ditch next to the road resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aft fuselage. A postaccident examination revealed no visible fuel in the fuel tanks.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest AirportLancaster Municipal Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95-B55
Tail NumberN4624A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDangberg Dennis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 32 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC