At 0953 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it collided with trees and terrain following a loss of engine power. The Airline Transport pilot was seriously injured; visual conditions prevailed. The pilot stated that, while on approach, the engine ran roughly, then completely lost power. He switched fuel tanks, and attempted an engine restart, but was unsuccessful. The pilot then maneuvered the airplane toward a snow-covered field. The accident scene displayed considerable evidence of there being ample fuel aboard the aircraft and the engine was subsequently started, and run continuously on the airframe without interruption.
December 21, 2005 in Chaplin, Conn. / Beech 23
At 0953 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it collided with trees and terrain following a loss of engine power. The Airline Transport pilot was seriously injured; visual conditions prevailed. The pilot stated that, while on approach, the engine ran roughly, then completely lost power. He switched fuel tanks, and attempted an engine restart, but was unsuccessful. The pilot then maneuvered the airplane toward a snow-covered field. The accident scene displayed considerable evidence of there being ample fuel aboard the aircraft and the engine was subsequently started, and run continuously on the airframe without interruption....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane was substantially damaged and its pilot seriously injured when it collided with trees and terrain following a reported loss of engine power during approach.
- The pilot stated the engine ran roughly then completely lost power, despite ample fuel being present, and attempts to restart were unsuccessful.
- Post-accident investigation contradicted the pilot's account of engine failure, as the engine was successfully started and ran continuously on the airframe with ample fuel.
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