At about 1500 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged following a forced landing after a loss of engine power. The flight instructor and two student pilots were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The flight instructor subsequently reported the engine suffered a partial loss of power about five miles from the intended destination. After activating the electric boost pump “…the engine surged and power was restored, but a short time later the engine totally quit.” The flight instructor then made a forced landing on a rough, uneven road with numerous berms. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and its fuselage.
June 5, 2010, Marana, Ariz., Beech F33A Bonanza
At about 1500 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged following a forced landing after a loss of engine power. The flight instructor and two student pilots were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a complete loss of engine power, though the flight instructor and two student pilots onboard were uninjured.
- The engine initially suffered a partial power loss, which was temporarily restored after activating the electric boost pump, before it subsequently quit entirely.
- The forced landing was executed on a rough, uneven road, leading to substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
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