# NTSB CEN14CA482: Beech 95 B55 (T42A), N5812K, Bremond, TX, August 10, 2014 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 10, 2014, 09:45 local (14:45 UTC) - Place: Bremond, TX - Coordinates: 31.514999, -96.716392 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.5150&lon=-96.7164&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Enroute: Fuel starvation](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/191) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 1, 2015 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - NTSB case key (mKey): 90019 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN14CA482 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/90019/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90019 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA482 ## Probable cause Mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Fluids: fuel](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01071010): Aircraft › Fluids/misc hardware · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A), 15 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01071010/cases.md?model=1152706), [All aircraft, 1,695 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01071010/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: use of equip/system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A), 13 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015/cases.md?model=1152706), [All aircraft, 1,391 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015/cases.md) - [Engine fuel and control: fuel distribution](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057310): Aircraft › Aircraft power plant · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A), 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057310/cases.md?model=1152706), [All aircraft, 55 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057310/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Enroute: Fuel starvation](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/191) (defining event); cases with it: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A), 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/191/sequence.md?model=1152706), [All aircraft, 733 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/191/sequence.md) - [Enroute: Off-field or emergency landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440); cases with it: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A), 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?model=1152706), [All aircraft, 3,365 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot performed a preflight of the airplane, to include fuel selector valves in preparation of an upcoming trip. The purpose of the accident flight was to reposition to another airport where fuel was available to refuel the airplane. Approximately 30 minutes into the repositioning flight the left engine began to surge and then quit, followed by the right engine quitting. The pilot was unable to troubleshoot the situation due to his altitude and performed an emergency landing. The airplane was substantially damaged during the landing. The pilot shutdown the airplane and egressed, positioning the fuel selectors to OFF in the process. Examination of the airplane revealed fuel present in the main tanks and both axillary tanks were empty. No anomalies were noted with airplane or engines. The circumstances of the accident are consistent with fuel starvation due to mismanagement of fuel inflight. ## Factual narrative The pilot performed a preflight of the airplane, to include fuel selector valves in preparation of an upcoming trip. The purpose of the accident flight was to reposition to another airport where fuel was available to refuel the airplane. Approximately 30 minutes into the repositioning flight the left engine began to surge and then quit, followed by the right engine quitting. The pilot was unable to troubleshoot the situation due to his altitude and performed an emergency landing. The airplane was substantially damaged during the landing. The pilot shutdown the airplane and egressed, positioning the fuel selectors to OFF in the process. Examination of the airplane revealed fuel present in the main tanks and both axillary tanks were empty. No anomalies were noted with airplane or engines. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5812K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5812K-2018-03-14), registration cancelled 2018-03-14, S/N TC-939, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BEECH 95 B55 (T42A) (A) - Registry model: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-b55-t42a) (registry code 1152706) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: TC-939 - Year built: 1965 - Engines: IO470 reciprocating; IO470 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Shoemaker James W - Registered owner: Shoemaker James W - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: Hilltop Lakes, TX - Destination: Hearne, TX ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 52; injuries: none; airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 19, 2013; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 12,000 total ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 73 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: KLXY, 13 nm away ## 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 20140810012919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140810012919A), Aug 10, 2014: Beech BE55(T42A), Bremond, TX, Substantial damage. The day before the accident flight, the airman stated he did a detailed preflight and run up including fuel selector valves in preparation for an upcoming… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on May 12, 2015, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90019. 600 KB in all. - Pilot Report (item 1, .PDF, 575 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40426288&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20Report-Redacted.PDF - Record of Communication (item 2, .PDF, 25 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40426289&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Communication-Master.PDF 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. 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