Beech F33A accident near Fernandina Bch, FL
On October 31, 2002, a Beech F33A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Fernandina Bch, FL. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- October 31, 2002
- Place
- Fernandina Bch, FL
- Aircraft
- Beech F33A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 30.612°N, 81.462°W
- NTSB ID
- 20021104X05424
NTSB summary
On October 31, 2002, at 1510 eastern standard time, a Beech F33A, N3122K, registered to and operated by the commercial pilot, collided with trees following a loss of engine power after takeoff in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot received serious injuries and subsequently died on November 17, 2002. The passenger, an airframe and powerplant mechanic, received minor injuries. The airplane was destroyed, and there was a post-crash fire. The maintenance test flight departed Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, Fernandina Beach, Florida, October 31, 2002, at 1505. According to the mechanic the airplane had an annual inspection prior to the flight. According to the mechanic, the pilot performed an extensive preflight inspection. During the preflight inspection the pilot visually checked the fuel in both wings. The mechanic observed the pilot sump the fuel three times. According to the mechanic, no water was found at this time. After the preflight inspection the pilot started the airplane, and proceeded to do a runup, which lasted approximately 15 minutes. During the runup the pilot performed a magneto check. According to the mechanic both magnetos were operating. Following maintenance on the airplane, the pilot and mechanic departed runway 8 for a test flight. The airplane made a right turn to the north and climbed to 2,500 feet, and lost engine power. The airplane was airborne for approximatel
Probable cause
Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with trees.
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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.
