Summary
On August 15, 1996, a Beech V35 (N2055V) was involved in an accident near Custer, SD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The terrain condition beyond the end of the runway was a related factor.
On August 15, 1996, at 0820 central daylight time (cdt), a Beech Bonanza V-35, N2055V, registered to Brainerd Helicopter Service, Inc., of Brainerd, Minnesota, was destroyed during a forced landing, shortly after takeoff from runway 25 at Custer County Airport, Custer, South Dakota. The forced landing resulted from a partial loss of engine power. The pilot reported minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was not operating on a flight plan. The flight departed Custer County Airport, Custer, South Dakota, at 0820 cdt.
According to the pilot's written statement, just after takeoff, the pilot reported a gradual power lost to an idle condition at approximately 150 above to ground.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI96LA295. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2055V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The terrain condition beyond the end of the runway was a related factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 15, 1996, at 0820 central daylight time (cdt), a Beech Bonanza V-35, N2055V, registered to Brainerd Helicopter Service, Inc., of Brainerd, Minnesota, was destroyed during a forced landing, shortly after takeoff from runway 25 at Custer County Airport, Custer, South Dakota. The forced landing resulted from a partial loss of engine power. The pilot reported minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was not operating on a flight plan. The flight departed Custer County Airport, Custer, South Dakota, at 0820 cdt.
According to the pilot's written statement, just after takeoff, the pilot reported a gradual power lost to an idle condition at approximately 150 above to ground. The pilot made a forced landing on the overrun area and went into an area of trees and rocks.
A mechanic examined the engine and fuel system under the supervision of an FAA representative. No defects were noted in the fuel or induction systems. Control linkages to the engine were also operational.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI96LA295