On May 25, 1991, a Beech J35 (registration N593B) operated by Carrot & Gibbs, Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near Chinle, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FUEL MISMANAGEMENT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced an engine failure during a low pass over a ranch and struck the ground. Investigation found no mechanical malfunction, but fuel starvation was suspected due to low fuel in the selected tank.
Accident Overview
According to the ranch caretaker, the aircraft arrived over the property and performed two low passes to attract his attention so that he could meet the aircraft. At the end of the second low pass, the engine ceased operating and the aircraft impacted the ground in an open field.
Post-Accident Examination
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors examined the aircraft and reported that the landing gear and flaps were in the retracted position. Both magnetos produced sparks when rotated by hand. The fuel selector was found in the right main tank position. Approximately 2 gallons of fuel were present in the right main fuel tank. The fuel flow divider and the associated fuel lines contained no fuel. The inspection of the aircraft did not reveal any other evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure of the engine. The left main fuel tank was found to contain fuel.
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