Beech V35A accident near Arvada, CO
On June 7, 2024, a Beech V35A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Arvada, CO. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 7, 2024
- Place
- Arvada, CO
- Aircraft
- Beech V35A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 2 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 39.809°N, 105.089°W
- NTSB ID
- 20240607194416
Official records · CEN24FA212
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
Air traffic control records
- Air Traffic Control Transcript: Transcript (PDF), on ntsb.gov
NTSB summary
On June 7, 2024, about 0930 mountain daylight time, a Beech V35A airplane, N150WR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Arvada, Colorado. The pilot was not injured. Two passengers sustained serious injuries, and a third passenger was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he and the passengers intended to fly from Centennial Airport (APA), Englewood, Colorado, to Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL), Fort Collins, Colorado, which was located about 53 nautical miles (nm) north of APA. A preflight inspection and engine runup revealed no anomalies. Recorded ADS-B flight track data indicated that the airplane departed about 0915. The pilot stated that the takeoff and climb were uneventful until reaching an altitude of 7,000 ft, where he noted a “slight drop in manifold pressure”; however, the airplane was still able to climb. About 0927, the pilot sent a text message to his mechanic, who was based at FNL, stating, “…I’m in air headed home and I’m only getting 20” manifold pressure at full throttle. Can you guys look at it when I land.” The pilot chose to divert to Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC), Broomfield, Colorado, about 24 nm northeast of APA. The pilot contacted the tower controller about 0928 and reported that his “oil light” was on and that he was losing oil pressure. The controller instructed the pilot to make a straight-in approach to runway 30R, which the pilot acknowledged. The pilot then informed the controller that the airplane was “losing power q
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of loose turbocharger oil line fittings.
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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.
