N915QBeech A33 1989-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Beech A33 S/N: CD-379

Summary

On August 13, 1989, a Beech A33 (N915Q) was involved in an incident near Bloomington, IL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATION (WATER, DEBRIS, AND RUST-LIKE PARTICLES) IN THE FUEL AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DETECT THE CONTAMINATION DURING THE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA170. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N915Q.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 13, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA170
Location
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Event ID
20001213X29081
Coordinates
40.469009, -88.939590
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATION (WATER, DEBRIS, AND RUST-LIKE PARTICLES) IN THE FUEL AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DETECT THE CONTAMINATION DURING THE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CD-379
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
A33 BE33
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
35-A33

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCKIBBEN JOHN H
Address
400 DEALE RD
City
TRACYS LANDING
State / Zip Code
MD 20779
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# CHI89LA170