Beech F33A accident near Oxford, MS
On May 23, 1993, a Beech F33A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Oxford, MS. 2 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 23, 1993
- Place
- Oxford, MS
- Aircraft
- Beech F33A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 2 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 34.350°N, 89.520°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X12450
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On May 23, 1993, about 1800 central daylight time, a Beech F33A, N3144H, registered to Hunter Cycle Company, Inc., crashed following loss of engine power during takeoff at University- Oxford Airport, Oxford, Mississippi, while on a 14 CFR Part 91, personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the private-rated pilot and one passenger received serious injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that while climbing through 500 feet agl after takeoff he began to reduce engine power to the climb settings. The engine suddenly lost all power. He flew the airplane straight ahead and elected to land with the landing gear retracted. During touchdown on uneven terrain the aircraft landed hard. The aircraft then slid to a stop within 200 feet. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot held an expired third class medical certificate issued on March 25, 1991. Additional information on the pilot is contained in the first pilot information section of this report. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Information on the aircraft is contained in the aircraft information section of this report. METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Additional meteorological information is contained in the weather information section of this report. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION Postcrash examination of the aircraft at the crash site by an FAA inspector indicated that each of the aircraft's fuel tanks contained usable
Probable cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
