N153QBEECH 95-B55B 1992-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BEECH 95-B55B S/N: TC-761

Summary

On October 08, 1992, a Beech 95-B55B (N153Q) was involved in an accident near Chatham, LA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INADVERTENT STALL AND SPIN. FACTORS WERE THE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION, THE DARK NIGHT, AND HIS FAILURE TO USE THE BOOST PUMP FOR ENGINE RESTART.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW93FA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N153Q.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 8, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW93FA008
Location
CHATHAM, LA
Event ID
20001211X15859
Coordinates
32.300846, -92.450485
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADVERTENT STALL AND SPIN. FACTORS WERE THE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION, THE DARK NIGHT, AND HIS FAILURE TO USE THE BOOST PUMP FOR ENGINE RESTART.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-761
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
95-B55B BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LAROCCA VICTOR TIMOTHY
Address
1540 GLADYS
Status
Deregistered
City
BEAUMONT
State / Zip Code
TX 77701
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW93FA008