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Aviation accident DFW05FA058

2 fatal · Beech J-35 · 2005-01-21 · Abernathy, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
DFW05FA058
Event ID
20050125X00102
Type
Accident
Date
2005-01-21
Location
Abernathy, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.865276, -101.73722

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Beech
Model
J-35
Registration
N399RH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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