N9582Q

On February 9, 2000, at 1815 central standard time (cst), a Beech V35, N9582Q, piloted by a private pilot, was destroyed during impact with terrain following a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing while on approach to runway 29 (3,800 feet by 100 feet, dry/concrete) at the Schaumburg Regional Airport, Schaumburg, Illinois. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. The flight departed Port Columbus International Airport, Columbus, Ohio at 1650 cst.

According to the pilot's written statement, while he was on approach to Schaumburg Regional Airport the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot stated that he attempted to land on runway 29 but impacted the terrain approximately 100-feet short of the runway threshold. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had, "Visually confirm fuel level in each tank prior to departure." The pilot reported, "The bottom line is that I did not check the fuel tanks at any time on February 9 [the accident date]." The pilot continued, "Having flown from Schaumburg to Midway to Columbus and almost back to Fort Wayne on one tank...Fuel exhaustion never concerned me. Tough mistake." Examination of the fuel tanks of the airplane revealed no useable fuel present.