1 fatal · Beech B23 · 2000-02-08 · NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW00FA080
Event ID
20001212X20486
Type
Accident
Date
2000-02-08
Location
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.760173, -98.190643
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
B23
Registration
N4014T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the seizure of the engine while maneuvering due to the oil pressure relief valve plug ball seat becoming contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the inadequate engine maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.