N5812K

Substantial
None

BEECH 95 B55 (T42A)S/N: TC-939

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 10, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA482
Location
Bremond, TX
Event ID
20140904X55458
Coordinates
31.514999, -96.716392
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

Mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5812K
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-939
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
95 B55 (T42A)BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHOEMAKER JAMES W
Address
PO BOX 290
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW BADEN
State / Zip Code
TX 77870-0290
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot performed a preflight of the airplane, to include fuel selector valves in preparation of an upcoming trip. The purpose of the accident flight was to reposition to another airport where fuel was available to refuel the airplane. Approximately 30 minutes into the repositioning flight the left engine began to surge and then quit, followed by the right engine quitting. The pilot was unable to troubleshoot the situation due to his altitude and performed an emergency landing. The airplane was substantially damaged during the landing. The pilot shutdown the airplane and egressed, positioning the fuel selectors to OFF in the process. Examination of the airplane revealed fuel present in the main tanks and both axillary tanks were empty. No anomalies were noted with airplane or engines.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA482