Event Summary
On May 16, 2025, at approximately 1459 central daylight time, a Beech F33A airplane, registration N6376S, was destroyed in an accident near Houston, Texas. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight was conducted as a personal operation under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
Flight and Engine Performance
The pilot stated that engine operation appeared normal during takeoff. Shortly after departure, however, engine speed dropped abruptly from about 2,780 rpm to below 2,000 rpm. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and initiated a forced landing to a wooded area southeast of the airport.
Forced Landing and Fire
The airplane came to rest upright approximately 0.50-mile southeast of the departure end of the runway. After exiting, the pilot observed a small fire near the outboard portion of the left wing. The fire subsequently spread and consumed most of the airframe before it could be extinguished.
Investigation
The extent of the post-impact fire damage will preclude examination of the airframe fuel system. An engine examination is planned once the airplane has been recovered from the accident site.