BEECH A36
New Market, IN — March 17, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA022 |
| Event ID | 20150327X81708 |
| Location | New Market, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.94639, -86.92694 |
| Airport | CRAWFORDSVILLE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power en-route.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane was being ferried for maintenance of its fuel system. About 15 minutes into the flight, the pilot reported that he intentionally emptied the right main fuel tank to facilitate maintenance at the destination airport. Subsequently, the airplane lost engine power and he maneuvered the airplane for landing in an open field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right rear wing spar.
According to a Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector who examined the airplane at the accident site, the fuel tanks were found void of fuel. The right tip tank had some fuel, but no usable fuel.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.