Summary
On August 14, 1995, a Beech 19 (N1946L) was involved in an incident near Lago Vista, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
On August 14, 1995, at 1215 central daylight time, a Beech BE19, N1946L, was substantially damaged upon collision with trees during a forced landing near Lago Vista, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot and his passenger were not injured. The airplane was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local flight for which a flight plan was not filed.
According to the pilot, everything was "normal" during acceleration, lift off, and initial takeoff climb, while departing from Runway 15 at the Rusty Allen Airport, near Lago Vista, Texas. The pilot added that, at approximately 75 to 100 feet AGL, the engine "missed or hesitated" a couple of times.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW95LA342. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1946L.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 14, 1995, at 1215 central daylight time, a Beech BE19, N1946L, was substantially damaged upon collision with trees during a forced landing near Lago Vista, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot and his passenger were not injured. The airplane was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local flight for which a flight plan was not filed.
According to the pilot, everything was "normal" during acceleration, lift off, and initial takeoff climb, while departing from Runway 15 at the Rusty Allen Airport, near Lago Vista, Texas. The pilot added that, at approximately 75 to 100 feet AGL, the engine "missed or hesitated" a couple of times. Within a couple of seconds, the engine tachometer read within 1,500 to 1,700 RPM and the engine lost partial power.
The airplane, with its landing gear extended, touched down past the departure end of the 3,804 foot runway. The airplane impacted a juniper tree, crossed a road running perpendicular to the runway, and came to rest against dense bushes and trees.
Both wings sustained structural damage, the engine mount was bent, all three landing gears collapsed, and the empennage was bent to the left aft of the cabin. One propeller blade was found undamaged.
Post-accident examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, and a representative from the powerplant manufacturer (report enclosed), did not disclose any anomalies that would have prevented normal engine operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA342