# NTSB FTW82FA109: Beech B35, N5237C, Dulce, NM, March 30, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: March 30, 1982, 13:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Dulce, NM
- Coordinates: 36.930675, -106.990554 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.9307&lon=-106.9906&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report March 30, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70516
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82FA109
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70516/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA109

## Sequence of events

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

- Fire, cruise - normal
  - lubricating system,oil hose - loose (cause)
  - lubricating system,oil hose - leak (cause)
  - maintenance,installation - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - engine assembly - fire (contributing factor)
  - fuselage,crew compartment - fire (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, approach - vfr pattern - base turn
- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - base turn
  - fuselage,crew compartment - smoke (contributing factor)
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command
- In flight collision with terrain/water, approach - vfr pattern - base turn

## Analysis

APPROXIMATELY 30 MIN AFTER DEPARTURE THE ACFT RETURNED TO THE ARPT TRAILING SMOKE & OCCASSIONAL FLAME FROM AN AREA NEAR THE COWL FLAPS & NOSE GEAR DOORS. THE PLT DID NOT MAKE A STRAIGHT IN APPROACH BUT APPEARED TO BE IN A NORMAL TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE ACFT STALLED WHERE A LEFT BASE LEG TURN WOULD HAVE BEEN MADE. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF HEAT & SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. INSIDE PORTIONS OF THE BROKEN WINDSHIELD WERE SOOTED. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE EMPENNAGE WAS COVERED WITH FRESH OIL OVER ITS ENTIRE LENGTH. OIL STAINS & FRESH OIL LEAKAGE SIGNATURES WERE PRESENT ON THE OIL DRAIN HOUSING ATTACHED TO THEACCESSORY CASE. THE REAR CLAMP WAS LOOSE ON THE P/N 24827 HOSE WHICHCOUPLES THIS HOUSING TO THE INTAKE & OIL DRAIN MANIFOLD. THE ACFT WAS EXTENSIVELY MODIFIED BY THE OWNER BETWEEN 10/79 & THE DATE OF THE ACCIDENT. NO FAA FORM 337 (MAJOR REPAIR & ALTERATION) HAD BEEN FILED SINCE 5/14/75 EVEN THOUGH A LARGE ENGINE & NUMEROUS MODIFICATIONS TO THE ACFT HAD BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY THE OWNER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5237C](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5237C-2013-04-02), registration cancelled 2013-04-02, S/N D-2582, built 1950 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH B35
- Registry model: [Beech B35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b35) (registry code 1151506) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental E185 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e185-series) (registry code 17014, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: D-2582
- Airframe hours: 4953
- Engines: CONTINENTAL E-225-8 225 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: Both
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Brull, Wareen J. & Donna J.
- Registered owner: Brull, Wareen J. & Donna J.
- Departed: NMO1, DULCE, NM
- Destination: C, KANSAS CITY, MO
- Airport: NMO1, Dulce, runway 33, 5,000 × 40 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 750 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 27° at 18 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 6,500 ft broken
- Temperature: 106 °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 19820330006769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820330006769A), Mar 30, 1982: Beech B35, Dulce, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Engine fire shortly after takeoff. Stalled turning base for landing. Oil leak on hot exhaust caused fire, smoke.

## Other investigations on N5237C (1)

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.

- [NTSB MIA76FKG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG39), Jan 22, 1976: Beech B35 (N5237C), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage

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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