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April 9, 2025 · Beech A36 · N2Z

Fredericksburg, VA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fredericksburg, VA
Aircraft
Beech A36 (1989)
Tail Number
N2Z
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA169

On April 9, 2025, about 1505 eastern daylight time, a Beech A36, N2Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Virginia. The pilot and the pilot rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to the pilot, while conducting a flight from Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO), Leesburg, Virginia to Hampton Roads Executive Airport (PVG), Norfolk, Virginia, the airplane experienced a loss of oil pressure, followed by a complete loss of engine power. The pilot tried to land in a field but overshot the intended landing area. The left wing contacted a tree at the end of the field and the airplane rolled over and struck another tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the airframe. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that there was a hole in the top of the engine crankcase and the connecting rod for the No. 4 cylinder was fragmented. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On April 9, 2025, about 1505 eastern daylight time, a Beech A36, N2Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Virginia. The pilot and the pilot rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to pilot, while conducting a flight from Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO), Leesburg, Virginia to Hampton Roads Executive Airport (PVG), Norfolk, Virginia, the airplane experienced a loss of oil pressure, followed by a complete loss of engine power. The pilot tried to land in a field but overshot the intended landing area. The left wing contacted a tree at the end of the field and the airplane rolled over and struck another tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the airframe. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that there was a hole in the top of the engine crankcase and the connecting rod for the No. 4 cylinder was fragmented. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN2Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 18 F
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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