# NTSB MIA95LA151: Beech C24R, N24024, Houston, MS, June 18, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 17, 1995, 19:45 local (Jun 18, 1995, 00:45 UTC)
- Place: Houston, MS
- Coordinates: 33.889404, -88.99971 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.8894&lon=-88.9997&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 31, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37782
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA95LA151
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37782/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA151

## Probable cause

PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FUEL INJECTOR BEING CLOGGED WITH CARBON. THIS RESULTED IN A LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - fuel system,injector - obstructed (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - none suitable

## Analysis

THE ENGINE LOST PARTIAL POWER AFTER TAKEOFF AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. POST-CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE SHOWED THE NO. 6 CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR WAS OBSTRUCTED WITH CARBON. AFTER CLEANING THE INJECTOR THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND OPERATED TO FULL POWER.

## Factual narrative

On June 17, 1995, about 1945 central daylight time, a Beech C24R, N24024, registered to Jack W. Lewis, made a forced landing following partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from Houston Municipal Airport, Houston, Mississippi, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the private-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the engine began to sputter and lose power. He observed a field ahead and made a forced landing in the field. After rolling about 20 yards after touchdown the right main landing gear separated. The nose gear separated and the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft then came to rest.

After the accident the engine was removed from the aircraft and placed on an engine test stand. The engine was started and would only operate to 1600 rpm. The fuel injectors were removed and the no. 6 fuel injector was found to be plugged with carbon. After cleaning all fuel injectors the engine was started and operated normally to full power.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N24024](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N24024-2017-07-20), registration cancelled 2017-07-20, S/N MC-495, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH C24R
- Registry model: [Beech C24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c24r) (registry code 1151254) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: MC-495
- Airframe hours: 2008
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Jack W. Lewis
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 2, 1995, 7 hours before
- Departed: M44

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 841 total, 790 in this make and model, 769 as pilot in command, 7 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 70° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: TUP, 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 19950617020399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950617020399A), Jun 17, 1995: Beech C24R, Houston, MS, Substantial damage. Partial power loss on takeoff. Landed off end runway. Collapsed landing gear. Found clogged fuel injectors.

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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