BEECH F33A
Chesterfield, VA — November 2, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 2, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA059 |
| Event ID | 20111102X44249 |
| Location | Chesterfield, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.41694, -77.65889 |
| Airport | Chesterfield County Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | F33A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Full Narrative
The airplane had been fueled and then flown for about three hours and fifteen minutes prior to landing at a private landing strip. The pilot then departed from the private strip and was enroute to a nearby airport when the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing into a reservoir, which resulted in substantial damage to the ailerons. The airplane came to rest upright and floated for several minutes, while the pilot egressed and was rescued by a local resident. After the airplane was recovered from the reservoir, about 20 gallons of fuel was drained from the right wing fuel tank. The left wing fuel tank was void of fuel and the fuel selector was selected to the left tank. Examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no other anomalies that would have precluded normal engine operation.
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.