# NTSB ATL82FID13: Beech B-19, N7698R, Franklin, VA, September 19, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 19, 1982, 04:05 local (08:05 UTC)
- Place: Franklin, VA
- Location: 36.6840° N, 76.9414° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Franklin, VA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.6840&lon=-76.9414&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 19, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70745
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82FID13
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70745/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID13

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - light condition - dark night (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - stolen aircraft/unauthorized use - intentional, pilot in command
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

N7698R CRASHED WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF MILE EAST OF FRANKLIN AIRPORT. THE FATHER OF THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN TAKEN WITHOUT PERMISSION. THE PILOT HOLDS AN EXPIRED STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT WAS UNDER TREATMENT FOR A MEDICAL CONDITION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7698R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7698R-2013-05-09), registration cancelled 2013-05-09, S/N MB-491, built 1970 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH B-19
- Registry model: [Beech B19](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b19) (registry code 1151215) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: MB491
- Airframe hours: 2077
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Wm. Hart
- Registered owner: Wm. Hart
- Departed: NORFOLK, VA
- Destination: EMPORIA, VA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 21; student; medical: class 1, invalid medical for flight; flight hours: 30 total, 30 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 360° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 7,500 ft overcast
- Temperature: 156 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820919047499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820919047499A), Sep 19, 1982: Beech B19, Franklin, VA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel on unauthorized night flight. Struck wires landing. No medical or endorsements. Grounded medically.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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