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September 13, 2021 · Beech 58 P · N162DF
Palo Alto, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Aircraft
Beech 58 P (1982)
Tail Number
N162DF
Operator
Faford Aviation Leasing
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA342
The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, about 500 ft above the ground, both engines lost power. A forced landing was subsequently initiated to an open area. During the landing, the left wing collided with a wooden post and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preacccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane was fueled before the flight. The fueler reported that he incorrectly fueled the airplane with Jet A fuel instead of Avgas. He added that he did not notice the “Avgas only” label adjacent to the fuel port, and that he did not follow the company’s fueling checklist while fueling the accident airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The fuelers addition of the incorrect fuel to the fuel tanks which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, about 500 ft above the ground, both engines lost power. A forced landing was subsequently initiated to an open area. During the landing, the left wing collided with a wooden post and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preacccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane was fueled before the flight. The fueler reported that he incorrectly fueled the airplane with Jet A fuel instead of Avgas. He added that he did not notice the “Avgas only” label adjacent to the fuel port, and that he did not follow the company’s fueling checklist while fueling the accident airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 PDT
Nearest AirportPALOALTO (0.5nm ESE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58 P
Tail NumberN162DF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFaford Aviation Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinetal · TSIO520WB · Reciprocating · 325 | Continetal · TSIO520WB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time13:47
Weather SourceWFAC