On August 11, 1992, a Beech A36 (registration N377RB) operated by Dynamation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Ann Arbor, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FUEL STARVATION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE IN BLOWN FUSE WHICH RENDERED THE BOOST PUMP INOPERATIVE AND THE ROUGH TERRAIN IN WHICH THE EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot experienced an engine power loss on final approach during a cross-country flight. After momentarily regaining power with the boost pump, the pilot executed an emergency landing on rough terrain, collapsing the nose gear. Post-accident inspection found an empty right fuel tank and a blown fuse.
Incident Overview
During the final approach phase of the last leg of a cross-country flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot activated the fuel system's electric boost pump, which resulted in a momentary restoration of power.
Emergency Landing
The pilot identified an open field suitable for an emergency landing. During the landing roll on the rough terrain, the nose gear collapsed.
Post-Accident Findings
A post-accident inspection revealed that the right fuel tank was empty, while the left tank was half full. The pilot reported that the aircraft was operating on the left tank at the time of the power loss. The only discrepancy noted during the inspection was that the 50-amp fuse on which the electric boost pump operates was blown.