The airplane was destroyed at approximately 1805 Mountain time when it impacted a light pole and three unoccupied vehicles following a loss of engine power during final approach. The Private pilot and sole occupant sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot subsequently reported performing a “GUMPS” check; shortly afterward, the engine lost power. A restart attempt was not successful. The pilot executed a forced landing to the partially vacant parking lot. Approximately 24 gallons of fuel was drained from the left and right wing fuel tanks.
October 3 2006, Centennial, Colo. / Beech 36 Bonanza
The airplane was destroyed at approximately 1805 Mountain time when it impacted a light pole and three unoccupied vehicles following a loss of engine power during final approach.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed after losing engine power during final approach, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and minor injuries to the sole pilot.
- The pilot executed a forced landing to a partially vacant parking lot, impacting a light pole and three unoccupied vehicles.
- The engine lost power shortly after the pilot performed a "GUMPS" check, and a subsequent restart attempt was unsuccessful.
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