N4266BBEECH F-35 1992-12-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BEECH F-35 S/N: D-4255

Summary

On December 22, 1992, a Beech F-35 (N4266B) was involved in an accident near Collegeville, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE BEFORE LANDING CHECK LIST IN THE PILOT OPERATORS HANDBOOK IN NOT SELECTING THE FULLEST FUEL TANK FOR LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA050. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4266B.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 22, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA050
Location
COLLEGEVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001211X16231
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE BEFORE LANDING CHECK LIST IN THE PILOT OPERATORS HANDBOOK IN NOT SELECTING THE FULLEST FUEL TANK FOR LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-4255
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F-35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WAWRZYNIAK JAMES S
Address
124 N HIGHLAND AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
LANSDOWNE
State / Zip Code
PA 19050
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# NYC93LA050