# NTSB FTW02LA191: Beech BE-V35B, N1SU, Baton Rouge, LA, June 27, 2002 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 26, 2002, 19:30 local (Jun 27, 2002, 00:30 UTC) - Place: Baton Rouge, LA - Coordinates: 30.533056, -91.149719 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.5331&lon=-91.1497&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 1, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Teledyne Continental Motors, Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 55061 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW02LA191 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/55061/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=55061 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA191 ## Probable cause the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, approach - vfr pattern - final approach - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - object - tree(s) - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) ## Analysis During the turn to final approach to the runway, the pilot attempted to increase engine power; however, there was no response from the engine. The pilot applied full throttle with the auxillary fuel pump turned ON; however, there was still no change in engine power. The pilot realized he would not make the runway and initiated a forced landing to a field. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees and a roadway ditch, crossed a road, and came to rest upright short of the airport. At the manufacturer's facilities, the engine was examined and test run. The engine was test run for 40 minutes at various power settings. According to the manufacturer, "No discrepancy was found on this engine inspection that would have caused a power loss." ## Factual narrative On June 26, 2002, approximately 1930 central daylight time, a Beech BE-V35B single-engine airplane, N1SU, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power while on final approach to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Ryan Field (BTR), Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The private pilot and his passenger, who were co-owners of the airplane, sustained minor and no injuries, respectively. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight departed BTR approximately 10 minutes prior to the accident. The pilot reported that the airplane had undergone recent maintenance, and he and the co-owner wanted to perform a test flight around the traffic pattern. After a preflight and a 10 minute engine run-up, the airplane departed BTR for a single traffic pattern flight. On downwind abeam the approach end of runway 22L, the pilot reduced the power to 15 inches of manifold pressure. During the turn to final approach to runway 22L, the pilot attempted to increase engine power; however, there was no response from the engine. The pilot applied full throttle with the auxillary fuel pump turned ON; however, there was still no change in engine power. After performing a "safety check," the pilot realized he would not make the runway and initiated a forced landing to a field. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees and a roadway ditch, crossed a road, and came to rest upright short of the airport. The engine was removed from the airframe and shipped to the manufacturer's facility for further examination by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). According to an FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, the nose gear was separated, the firewall was bent, and both wings sustained structural damage. A review of the airframe and engine maintenance records revealed that the engine underwent it's most recent 100-hour inspection on August 13, 2001, at a total time of 5,964.2 hours, and 1,993.2 hours since major overhaul. On June 18, 2002, at a total time of 6,126.3 hours, an air/oil separator was installed in accordance with (IAW) supplemental type certificate (STC) SA02033AT. This installation was the most recent maintenance performed on the airplane. On September 16, 2002, at the facilities of Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) in Mobile, Alabama, under the supervision of the NTSB, the engine was examined and test run. The engine was test run for 40 minutes at various power settings. During the engine test run, a magneto drop test was performed, and a high drop on one magneto was noted. At the completion of the test run, due to the high magneto drop on the test cell, the the engine timing was check. The timing check revealed that the right magneto was at 20 degrees before top center (BTC), and left magneto was at 22 degrees BTC. According to TCM technicians, the engine developed power on the test cell. "No discrepancy was found on this engine inspection that would have caused a power loss." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1SU](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1SU-2003-01-09), registration cancelled 2003-01-09, S/N D-9548, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech BE-V35B - Registry model: [Beech V35B](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-v35b) (registry code 1151548) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: D-9548 - Airframe hours: 6129 - Engines: Continental IO-520-BA 285 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Jerry L. Payne / James Little - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 16, 2001, 162.1 hours before - Departed: BTR, Baton Rouge, LA - Destination: BTR, Baton Rouge, LA - Airport: BTR, Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field, runway 22L, 3,799 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review March 3, 2002; seat: left; flight hours: 2,604 total, 2,379 in this make and model, 2,496 as pilot in command, 41 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 120° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 3,200 ft broken - Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 72 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: BTR, 1 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 20020626016429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020626016429A), Jun 26, 2002: Beech V35B, Baton Rouge, LA, No damage. (-23) As aircraft turned final to Baton Rouge, LA. Metropolitan airport runway 22L, the aircraft lost engine power causing the operator to make an emergency… ## Docket (5 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on December 16, 2002, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=55061. 1.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 677 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40448988&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Teledyne Continental Motors Engine Report (item 2, .PDF, 358 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40448989&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Teledyne%20Continental%20Motors%20Engine%20Report-Master.PDF - Engine Logbook Excerpts (item 3, .PDF, 501 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40448990&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Engine%20Logbook%20Excerpts-Master.PDF - Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation (item 4, .PDF, 90 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40448991&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Statement%20of%20Party%20Representatives%20to%20NTSB%20Investigation-Master.PDF - Release of Aircraft Wreckage, NTSB Form 6120.15 (item 5, .PDF, 54 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40448992&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Release%20of%20Aircraft%20Wreckage,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.15-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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