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Aircraft Crashed in Steep Terrain Near Destination (N36CK)

Lost Creek, KY, US

On December 13, 1993, a Beech B36TC (registration N36CK) was involved in an aviation accident near Lost Creek, KY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane struck steep wooded hills in a nose-down, nearly vertical descent about 1.5 miles from its intended destination. No mechanical failure was found, and fuel quantity at departure was inconclusive.

Accident Overview and Flight Path Data The aircraft impacted the terrain in a nose-down attitude during a nearly vertical descent. The crash site was located about 1 1/2 miles from the airplane's intended destination. Radar data indicated that the airplane was in a descent before the accident. Approximately 2 1/2 minutes before impact, the descent rate and ground speed slowed. The final ground speed was recorded as less than 50 knots. ## Terrain and Impact Conditions The accident occurred in steep wooded hills. The source states that there were no suitable forced landing areas in the terrain. Both fuel tanks were ruptured, and fuel was found in the lines between the fuel selector and the engine. ## Investigation Findings Investigators did not find evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction in the engine or airframe. A review of refueling records and previous flights was inconclusive regarding the amount of fuel on the airplane when it departed on the accident flight.

Aerodynamic stall

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What happened in the 13 Dec 1993 Beech B36TC accident near Lost Creek, KY?

An airplane struck steep wooded hills in a nose-down, nearly vertical descent about 1.5 miles from its intended destination. No mechanical failure was found, and fuel quantity at departure was inconclusive.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Dec 1993 involved a Beech B36TC, registration N36CK, at Lost Creek, KY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13903. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.