What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-10-22 involved a Beech A36TC, registration N321TJ, at Pueblo, CO.

Power Loss Prompts Forced Landing Short of Runway During Approach (N321TJ)

On October 22, 1993, a Beech A36TC (registration N321TJ) was involved in an aviation accident near Pueblo, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A COMPLETE, NON MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE POWER PLANT FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A single-engine aircraft experienced a power loss on final approach after a 2-hour 45-minute cross-country flight, resulting in a forced landing in a field 1/4 mile from the runway. Post-accident engine testing revealed normal operation.

Incident Overview

During the final approach phase of a cross-country flight lasting 2 hours and 45 minutes, the aircraft's engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field located approximately 1/4 mile short of the intended runway.

Fuel Considerations

Performance calculations and historical data indicated that, at the time of the forced landing, approximately 72 gallons of fuel should have been onboard the aircraft. However, the distribution of fuel among the tanks was not determined after the event.

Post-Accident Engine Test

Following the accident, the engine was removed and tested in a test cell. The test results showed that the engine performed normally, with no anomalies detected.

Additional Context

The flight had originated from a location not specified in the available information. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or pilot experience were provided in the source material.

1993-10-22: Beech A36TC (N321TJ) — Pueblo, CO