# NTSB MIA85LA004: Beech 58, N9918A, Orlando, FL, October 10, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 9, 1984, 20:25 local (Oct 10, 1984, 00:25 UTC)
- Place: Orlando, FL
- Coordinates: 28.570936, -81.31977 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.5709&lon=-81.3198&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31301
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA85LA004
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31301/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA004

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise - normal
  - lubricating system - pressure too low (contributing factor)
  - precautionary landing - selected, pilot in command
  - light condition - night (contributing factor)
- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - base leg/base to final
  - lubricating system,oil seal - other (cause)
  - maintenance - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - fluid,oil - exhaustion (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - wheels up landing - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

PLT NOTED DECREASING OIL PRESS ON RIGHT ENGINE & DIVERTED TO SUITABLE ARPT FOR PRECAUTIONARY LNDG. PLT RECEIVED NIGHT VECTOR TO RUNWAY, ARRIVED HIGH FOR FINAL APPROACH AND RECEIVED TOWER CLRNC FOR DESCENDING 360 DEGREE TURN TO LOSE ALT. DURING TURN, RIGHT ENG OIL PRESS WENT TO ZERO, ENGINE STOPPED. PLT FEATHERED PROP AND CONTINUED APPROACH. PLT SITED PREOCCUPATION WITH APPROACH AND SINGLE ENGINE OPERATION AS CAUSE FOR NEGLECTING TO LOWER LANDING GEAR. INSPECTION REVEALED OIL SUMP PLUG MISSING FORM RIGHT ENG REAR CASE ACCESSORY SECTION AND RESULTANT FUEL EXHAUSTION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N9918A (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: BEECH 58
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: TH-118
- Airframe hours: 2765
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-C 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Miller M. Cooper
- Registered owner: Regent Centre Development Co.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 27, 1984, 4 hours before
- Departed: SAV, SAVANNAH, GA
- Destination: TPA, TAMPA, FL
- Airport: ORL, Orlando Executive, runway 7, 5,998 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, expired; seat: left; flight hours: 660 total, 201 in this make and model, 583 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 30° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 66 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: ORL

## 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 19841009055289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841009055289A), Oct 9, 1984: Beech 58, Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. Lost oil pressure and engine quit. Forgot to extend gear for landing. Plug on accessory case missing and no oil.

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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