Beech C35 accident near Evansville, IN
On December 17, 1997, a Beech C35 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Evansville, IN. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- December 17, 1997
- Place
- Evansville, IN
- Aircraft
- Beech C35 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 37.969°N, 87.480°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001208X09266
NTSB summary
History of Flight On December 17, 1997, at 1454 central standard time, a Beech C35, N782D, was substantially damaged when it impacted the terrain about 1/3 mile south of the Skylane Airport, Evansville, Indiana. The airplane struck a road embankment after it experienced a loss of power during climbout after a touch and go. The private pilot was fatally injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed the Skylane Airport on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. No witnesses observed the airplane depart Skylane Airport. Air traffic control at Evansville Regional Airport reported that prior to the accident, the airplane had proceeded to Skylane Airport from 30 miles to the west of airport. No witnesses from the Skylane Airport observed the airplane land or perform touch and goes. Witnesses reported seeing the airplane flying south from the airport at a low altitude. They reported seeing the airplane flying low over the trees and hitting trees prior to impacting the ground. The witnesses reported the airplane spun around after it impacted the ground and ended up facing the northeast. The pilot initially survived the impact and was taken to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead at 1945 on December 17, 1997. Personnel Information The pilot was a private pilot with a single engine land rating. He held a Third Class Medical Certificate. He had a total of about 725 hours of flight time. 225 hours were in the make and model of the accident aircraft. There was no record in the pilot's logbook indicating that he had flown within
Probable cause
Improper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
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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.
