# NTSB Accident LAX93FA315
> **BEECH E35** · 1993-08-07 · BIG BEAR, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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