BEECH D55
Hamilton, AL, December 21, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 21, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hamilton, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.09375, -88.00355 |
| Airport | MARION COUNTY-RANKIN FITE |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA092 |
| Event ID | 20211222104435 |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | D55 |
| Registration # | N44DC |
| Operator | GTA AIR INC |
| Owner | GTA AIR INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
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.