On February 10, 2000, a Beech V35 (registration N9582Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Schaumburg, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and fuel consumption calculations not being preformed by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the rocks/boulders, and the high vegetation. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane experienced a loss of engine power on approach to Schaumburg Regional Airport. The pilot impacted terrain short of the runway. Investigation revealed no usable fuel in the tanks.
Incident Details
According to the pilot's written statement, while on approach to Schaumburg Regional Airport, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to land on runway 29 but impacted the terrain approximately 100 feet short of the runway threshold.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had visually confirmed the fuel level in each tank prior to departure. He reported that he did not check the fuel tanks at any time on the accident date. The pilot noted that he had flown from Schaumburg to Midway to Columbus and almost back to Fort Wayne on one tank, adding that fuel exhaustion never concerned him, calling it a "tough mistake."
Investigation Findings
Examination of the airplane's fuel tanks revealed no usable fuel present.
What happened in the 10 Feb 2000 Beech V35 accident near Schaumburg, IL?
An airplane experienced a loss of engine power on approach to Schaumburg Regional Airport. The pilot impacted terrain short of the runway. Investigation revealed no usable fuel in the tanks.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Feb 2000 involved a Beech V35, registration N9582Q, at Schaumburg, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and fuel consumption calculations not being preformed by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the rocks/boulders, and the high vegetation.
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