On July 9, 1983, a Beech N35 (registration N1317Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Mccomb, MS. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft crashed in a nose-low attitude and was destroyed. The two pilots had been practicing instrument approaches before abruptly ending the session. No fuel was found in the wreckage, and the propeller indicated no power at impact.
Accident Details
The aircraft crashed in a nose-low attitude and was destroyed. The two pilots aboard had been practicing instrument approaches at McComb when they suddenly discontinued the practice to return to Baton Rouge without notifying the Flight Service Station (FSS). The FSS learned of the change after initiating a call to the aircraft. Approximately five minutes after that radio call, ground witnesses observed the aircraft crash.
Fuel Examination
No records were found indicating fueling of the aircraft since June 6, 1983, when eight gallons were added. An examination of the wreckage found no evidence of fuel. The propeller did not indicate power at impact.
Cockpit and Pilot Information
Examination of the throw-over control column revealed it was in the right position. The right-seat pilot was a private pilot with 195 total flying hours. The left-seat pilot was a commercial pilot with 640 hours of total flight time.
What happened in the 9 Jul 1983 Beech N35 accident near Mccomb, MS?
An aircraft crashed in a nose-low attitude and was destroyed. The two pilots had been practicing instrument approaches before abruptly ending the session. No fuel was found in the wreckage, and the propeller indicated no power at impact.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jul 1983 Beech N35 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jul 1983 involved a Beech N35, registration N1317Z, at Mccomb, MS.
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