On July 24, 2005, a Beech V35B (registration N9JQ) was involved in an aviation accident near Rock Hill, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply , which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot canceled an instrument flight plan and continued under VFR. The aircraft maneuvered 10 miles southwest of the destination before losing engine power. Post-accident examination revealed no fuel in the fuel lines and an empty left tip tank.
Flight History
The pilot canceled the instrument flight plan approximately four miles from the destination airport and proceeded under visual flight rules (VFR). Radar data showed that the flight continued about 10 miles southwest of the destination airport, where it maneuvered before returning toward the airport.
Witness Reports
Witnesses located roughly one mile from the airport reported hearing the engine cut in and out before it lost power entirely. The airplane descended until it was below a nearby tree line.
Post-Accident Examination
First responders found the downed airplane in a subdivision one mile southwest of the Rock Hill Airport. Examination of the fuel system revealed no fuel in the lines from the main tanks to the mechanical fuel pump. The fuel selector was positioned to the left tip tank, and the electrical crossfeed selector switch was off. No fuel was present in the left tip tank, which had not been breached. The certified flight instructor involved could not recall details of the flight or the accident.
What happened in the 24 Jul 2005 Beech V35B accident near Rock Hill, SC?
A pilot canceled an instrument flight plan and continued under VFR. The aircraft maneuvered 10 miles southwest of the destination before losing engine power. Post-accident examination revealed no fuel in the fuel lines and an empty left tip tank.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Jul 2005 involved a Beech V35B, registration N9JQ, at Rock Hill, SC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply , which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
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