Beech BE-23 accident near Science Hill, KY

On July 26, 2007, a Beech BE-23 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Science Hill, KY. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date

July 26, 2007

Place

Science Hill, KY

Aircraft

Beech BE-23 · Airplane

Injuries

1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor

Damage

Substantial

Position

37.201°N, 84.594°W

NTSB ID

20070909X01341

NTSB summary

On July 26, 2007, about 1817 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-23, N2354J, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees near Science Hill, Kentucky. The certificated private pilot was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight, which departed Moore-Murrell Airport (MOR), Morristown, Tennessee, at approximately 1700, destined for Capital City Airport (FFT), Frankfort, Kentucky. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot had recently purchased the airplane. The pilot was to have met his former spouse at FFT, but had contacted her by cell phone while airborne at approximately 1530 to advise her that he was experiencing some turbulence and he would be late, as he had to "fly around some weather." She stated that she tried to call him back later, but could not "get an answer." The accident occurred during the hours of daylight. The wreckage was located in a heavily-wooded area, approximately 6 miles north of Somerset, Kentucky. The main wreckage came to rest on its left side in an area that was surrounded by numerous trees; there was no linear ground scar observed. The initial point of impact was indicated by tree damage above the main wreckage. There were several broken tree limbs adjacent to the main wreckage. Examination of the accident site revealed the smell and presence of automobile gasoline residue on the surrounding foliage. All major components of the airplane were located at t

Probable cause

A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

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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.