On June 11, 1995, a Beech F33A (registration N1775B) was involved in an aviation accident near FT Washington, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After takeoff, the landing gear did not retract properly. The pilot continued to the destination where, during a low pass, the engine failed to respond. The airplane collided with trees and came to rest inverted.
Incident Overview
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot retracted the landing gear. The gear indicating lights showed that the gear did not retract properly. The pilot decided to continue to the destination and attempt to resolve the issue in flight.
In-Flight Troubleshooting
During the flight, the landing gear and landing gear throttle circuit breakers popped. The pilot then decided to make a low pass over the runway at the destination airport to have someone on the ground verify the gear extension. A person on the ground reported that the gear was down.
Power Loss and Forced Landing
After completing the low pass, the pilot added power to go around. The engine did not respond. The airplane could not maintain altitude. The pilot chose to descend into trees rather than a residential area. The airplane collided with trees and came to rest on the ground inverted.
Postaccident Examination
Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. The landing gear system was destroyed and could not be tested.