At 2002 eastern time, a Beech B36TC struck a utility pole during a forced landing in Uniondale after losing engine power. The pilot received serious injuries, one passenger received minor injuries, and three passengers were killed. The pilot was heading for Smith Airport in Ft. Wayne and asked the controller for a GPS approach into the airport. The pilot then amended that request, saying that based on weather conditions reported by another pilot he wanted to fly the ILS Rwy 5 approach. The pilot missed the first attempt and asked for vectors for another try. During vectors for the second attempt, the pilot reported he was having a fuel problem and said he needed to land ASAP. He then declared an emergency and said he had suffered a complete engine loss.
September 01, Uniondale, Ind. / Beech Bonanza
At 2002 eastern time, a Beech B36TC struck a utility pole during a forced landing in Uniondale after losing engine power. The pilot received serious injuries, one passenger received minor injuries, and three passengers were killed. The pilot was heading for Smith Airport in Ft. Wayne and asked the controller for a GPS approach into the airport. The pilot then amended that request, saying that based on weather conditions reported by another pilot he wanted to fly the ILS Rwy 5 approach. The pilot missed the first attempt and asked for vectors for another try. During vectors for the second attempt, the pilot reported he was having a fuel problem and said he needed to land ASAP. He then dec...
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech B36TC crashed in Uniondale during a forced landing due to complete engine loss, resulting in three fatalities, serious pilot injuries, and minor injuries to one passenger.
- The incident occurred during the pilot's second attempt at an ILS approach into Smith Airport, having switched from a GPS approach due to reported weather conditions.
- While being vectored for the second approach, the pilot reported a fuel problem, followed by a complete engine failure, declared an emergency, and subsequently struck a utility pole.
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