1 fatal · BEECH S35 · 2014-08-23 · Laurel Hill, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA14FA403
Event ID
20140823X82338
Type
Accident
Date
2014-08-23
Location
Laurel Hill, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.925832, -86.434997
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
S35
Registration
N334DF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 6 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight after receiving an indication of an impending engine failure.