On April 18, 1991, a Beech 35-A33 (registration N123JB) operated by G & N Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Vernon Hills, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to drain the main fuel tanks prior to flight, which resulted in water contamination of the fuel system and subsequent engine power loss. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot conducting a maintenance check flight experienced engine power loss approximately 30 minutes after departure, resulting in an off-airport forced landing.
The pilot departed on a maintenance check flight following an engine overhaul. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight, the engine lost power, and the pilot made an off-airport forced landing.
On inspection, water was drained from the main fuel tank(s). The pilot reported that he had drained the aux fuel tanks, but not the main tanks.
The pilot's failure to drain the main fuel tanks prior to flight, which resulted in water contamination of the fuel system and subsequent engine power loss.
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