2 fatal · BEECH E35 · 1993-08-07 · BIG BEAR, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX93FA315
Event ID
20001211X13163
Type
Accident
Date
1993-08-07
Location
BIG BEAR, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.230297, -116.860458
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
E35
Registration
N3233C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNPORTING OF THE SELECTED MAIN FUEL TANK AT A CRITICAL TIME, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIVES IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL REGARDING PROLONGED TURNS OR SLIPS WITH LESS THAN 10 GALLONS IN THE SELECTED TANK.