2 fatal · BEECH D55 · 1989-05-26 · GREENWOOD, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MKC89FA116
Event ID
20001213X28397
Type
Accident
Date
1989-05-26
Location
GREENWOOD, IN, USA
Coordinates
39.609851, -86.110649
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
D55
Registration
N8450N
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION, AND IMPROPER USE OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SELF INDUCED PRESSURE BY THE PILOT TO MEET AN ARRIVAL TIME, HIS FAILURE TO EXTEND THE FLAPS BEFORE LANDING, AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS (TREE STUMP, STACK OF BRICKS, AND FENCING/BACKSTOP) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.