At 11:08 CST, a Beech BE35 was damaged in a forced landing following a loss of power near Stillwater. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The pilots spouse said the pilot reported losing engine power shortly after departing Stillwater Municipal Airport. Investigators found the right fuel tank empty and the left fuel tank full. The fuel selector was positioned on the right fuel tank and the fuel quantity indicator selector was positioned to indicate the quantity in the left tank.
Nov. 28, Stillwater, Okla. / Beech Bonanza
At 11:08 CST, a Beech BE35 was damaged in a forced landing following a loss of power near Stillwater. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The pilots spouse said the pilot reported losing engine power shortly after departing Stillwater Municipal Airport. Investigators found the right fuel tank empty and the left fuel tank full. The fuel selector was positioned on the right fuel tank and the fuel quantity indicator selector was positioned to indicate the quantity in the left tank....
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech BE35 experienced a forced landing near Stillwater following a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot and minor injuries to a passenger.
- The investigation found the aircraft's right fuel tank was empty with the fuel selector positioned to it, while the left fuel tank was full.
- Compounding the issue, the fuel quantity indicator selector was set to display the full left tank, likely contributing to the pilot's unawareness of the active, empty tank.
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