MINR · BEECH E 55 · 2017-02-01 · Bakersfield, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17LA059
Event ID
20170202X05920
Type
Accident
Date
2017-02-01
Location
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.431388, -119.055
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
E 55
Registration
N711YK
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel boost pump setting for the left auxiliary fuel pump, which allowed for an excessive fuel flow to the left engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and airplane control during an attempted go-around.