NTSB Accident Reports

A monthly summary of recently published NTSB preliminary accident reports involving general aviation and air carrier aircraft.

Editorial Staff

Friday, November 17, 2023 at 02:42 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple accidents involved a loss of engine power, stemming from mechanical failures (e.g., crankcase damage, alternator belt), electrical issues, or improper fuel management.
Several incidents highlighted a loss of aircraft control, triggered by structural failures (e.g., seat, control system), spatial disorientation during night flights, or severe weather.
A mid-air collision occurred during post-race maneuvering, and other events emphasized the critical risks associated with challenging environmental conditions and night VFR operations.

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September 1, 2023, Ava, Mo.

Beech 35-B33 Debonair

At about 1500 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it was landed off-airport following total loss of engine power. The pilot and passenger incurred no injuries.

While en route, the airplane lost all engine power; engine oil covered the cowling, windscreen and lower fuselage. During the forced landing to a field, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest upright in a nose-down attitude. Examination revealed a hole in the engine crankcase.