At 13:07 mountain time, a Beech V35B lost power and landed in a field five miles east of Falcon Field. The two occupants reported minor injuries. The pilot said he had departed Marana, Ariz., about a hour earlier and, while in cruise flight using the left fuel tank, the engine lost power. He was unable to restart the engine and landed gear up in a field. Investigation revealed the left fuel tank contained about 1 quart of fuel and the right tank appeared to be approximately half full.
Jan. 10, Mesa, Ariz. / Beech Bonanza
At 13:07 mountain time, a Beech V35B lost power and landed in a field five miles east of Falcon Field. The two occupants reported minor injuries. The pilot said he had departed Marana, Ariz., about a hour earlier and, while in cruise flight using the left fuel tank, the engine lost power. He was unable to restart the engine and landed gear up in a field. Investigation revealed the left fuel tank contained about 1 quart of fuel and the right tank appeared to be approximately half full....
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech V35B aircraft lost engine power during cruise flight and executed a gear-up landing in a field.
- Both occupants reported minor injuries following the incident.
- Investigation revealed the left fuel tank, in use when power was lost, contained only about 1 quart of fuel, while the right tank was approximately half full.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
