# NTSB Accident FTW00FA080
> **Beech B23** · 2000-02-08 · NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, USA · FATL
## 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.

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