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August 10, 2014 · Beech 95 B55 (T42A) A · N5812K

Bremond, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bremond, TX
Aircraft
Beech 95 B55 (T42A) A (1965)
Tail Number
N5812K
Operator
Shoemaker James W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA482

The pilot performed a preflight of the airplane, to include fuel selector valves in preparation of an upcoming trip. The purpose of the accident flight was to reposition to another airport where fuel was available to refuel the airplane. Approximately 30 minutes into the repositioning flight the left engine began to surge and then quit, followed by the right engine quitting. The pilot was unable to troubleshoot the situation due to his altitude and performed an emergency landing. The airplane was substantially damaged during the landing. The pilot shutdown the airplane and egressed, positioning the fuel selectors to OFF in the process. Examination of the airplane revealed fuel present in the main tanks and both axillary tanks were empty. No anomalies were noted with airplane or engines. The circumstances of the accident are consistent with fuel starvation due to mismanagement of fuel inflight.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine fuel and control-Fuel distribution-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

The pilot performed a preflight of the airplane, to include fuel selector valves in preparation of an upcoming trip. The purpose of the accident flight was to reposition to another airport where fuel was available to refuel the airplane. Approximately 30 minutes into the repositioning flight the left engine began to surge and then quit, followed by the right engine quitting. The pilot was unable to troubleshoot the situation due to his altitude and performed an emergency landing. The airplane was substantially damaged during the landing. The pilot shutdown the airplane and egressed, positioning the fuel selectors to OFF in the process. Examination of the airplane revealed fuel present in the main tanks and both axillary tanks were empty. No anomalies were noted with airplane or engines.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95 B55 (T42A) A
Tail NumberN5812K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShoemaker James W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsIO470 · Reciprocating | IO470 · Reciprocating
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data