# NTSB Accident CHI02LA258
> **Beech A36** · 2002-08-18 · Benton, KS, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA258
- **Event ID:** 20020904X01513
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-18
- **Location:** Benton, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.779575, -97.0997
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N336CB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management, the pilot's improper remedial actions during engine restart, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.  Additional factors included the inadequate flare and the dark night.

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