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September 26, 2012 · Beech E33 · N7133N

Greeley, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greeley, CO
Aircraft
Beech E33
Tail Number
N7133N
Operator
All Seasons Window Cleaning
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12LA675

Before the flight, a mechanic assisted the pilot with adjusting the engine mixture settings during several engine starts and run-ups. The pilot was satisfied with the adjustments and proceeded with the local test flight. Witnesses reported observing the airplane climb out normally and then start to circle the airport. The airplane then descended toward the airport as the pilot declared an emergency due to engine problems. The pilot landed the airplane in a plowed field with the gear up, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. Postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that may have contributed to the reported loss of power. Additionally, the slave propeller was replaced, and the engine was test run on the airframe up to full power with no anomalies noted except for slight fuel flow indicator fluctuations.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.

Full Narrative

On September 26, 2012, approximately 1500 mountain daylight time, a Beech E33, N7133N, registered to All Seasons Window Cleaning LLC, of Broomfield, Colorado, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from the Greeley-Weld County Airport, Greeley, Colorado. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight was being conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. On the morning of the flight, the pilot/owner asked a local A&P mechanic to take a look at airplane's fuel system. The mechanic opened the engine cowling and found nothing out-of-the-normal visually. He then disconnected the fuel line between the fuel pump and the throttle body, unmetered fuel, and installed a remote pressure gauge to check to see where the fuel pressure was set. After removing the right side inspection cover of the lower cowling to access the throttle body, and while the pilot operated the engine from the cockpit controls, he found that the idle mixture was slightly rich and the fuel pressure at idle was within specifications. He readjusted the idle mixture setting at the throttle body and then checked the fuel pressure which was within specifications. The engine was shut down twice, restarted and the fuel pressure at idle and idle mixture settings were checked again. The pilot said that the engine ran so much better after making the idle mixture adjustments. After making final checks for fuel pressure and the locknuts on the idle mixture arm and an overall visual check of the engine compartment, the cowls were reinstalled. After a normal run-up, the pilot took off from runway 9 for a local test flight. The airplane was seen climbing out normally and started to circle the airport. The airplane then descended toward the approach end of runway 27 as the pilot declared an emergency due to engine problems. The airplane landed in plowed field gear up about 1/2 mile from the approach end of runway 27. After the accident, the airplane was moved to a local facility for further examination. FAA inspectors examined the wreckage and could not determine the cause of the loss of engine power. An engine run was attempted on January 3, 2013, at Beegles Aircraft in Greeley, CO. The engine was run on the airframe with a different, unbent slave propeller and taken through a series of tests up to full power. No anomalies were noted with the exception of slight fuel flow indicator fluctuations. There was nothing found that may have contributed attributed to the reported loss of power by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MDT
Nearest AirportGreeley-Weld County Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech E33
Tail NumberN7133N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAll Seasons Window Cleaning
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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