N6732CBEECH A36 1991-05-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH A36 S/N: E-1645

Summary

On May 15, 1991, a Beech A36 (N6732C) was involved in an accident near Caldwell, TX. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY POSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR HANDLE RESULTING IN A FUEL STARVATION POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE INADVERTENT STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6732C.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 15, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA078
Location
CALDWELL, TX
Event ID
20001212X17001
Coordinates
30.519250, -96.699790
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY POSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR HANDLE RESULTING IN A FUEL STARVATION POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE INADVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-1645
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRTECH AVIONICS INC
Address
4580 CLAIRE CHENNAULT
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75248
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# FTW91FA078