Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The improper preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in the exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel. The rough terrain condition was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On January 2, 1995, about 1356 central standard time, a Beech V35B, N77FH was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain near Union City, Tennessee. The private pilot received minor injuries, and his passenger received serious injuries in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the flight. The flight departed Crossville, Tennessee at 1115.
The pilot stated that the aircraft engine began to run roughly, and then stopped producing power.
The FAA Inspector at the aircraft accident site stated that there was no fuel in any of the aircraft tanks.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL95LA032