Beechcraft A36 N48MR
18 May 1995 · Franklin, Tennessee, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 18 May 1995 at about 01:15 local time, a Beechcraft A36 registered N48MR was involved in an accident near Franklin, Tennessee, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 01:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Franklin, Tennessee, United States
- Coordinates
- 35.8805, -86.9501
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft A36
- Registration
- N48MR
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Tampa → Nashville
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ATL95LA097
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE THROTTLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT ALSO FAILED TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TO RESTART THE ENGINE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that during a descent from 8000 feet to 2500 feet approaching the destination airport, the throttle was left at the idle power setting. Upon reaching the assigned altitude, the pilot advanced the throttle, with no increase in engine RPM. The descent checklist warns the pilot to avoid prolonged engine idle power settings. There was no indication that the pilot checked engine RPM during the descent. The pilot stated that he completed the emergency checklist for the engine out, but, failed to place the fuel boost pump in the high position, in accordance with the emergency procedure. The pilot selected a forced landing area, and established an emergency descent. The airplane touched down in a tail low attitude and collided with the ground. The engine examination failed to disclose a mechanical problem. Approximately 17 gallons of usable fuel were recovered from the fuel system.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft A36 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 1995 | Beechcraft A36 | McKenzie, Tennessee, United States | Ralph D. Golden | Serious injuries | - |
| 23 Nov 1995 | Beechcraft A36 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 30 Sep 1995 | Beechcraft A36 | Brady, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Jun 1995 | Beechcraft A36 | Titusville, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Sep 1995 | Beechcraft A36 | Van Nuys, California, United States | Bradley A. Humphrey | Minor injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1995 | Beechcraft A36 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 1995 | Piper PA-46 | Dayton, Tennessee, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Aug 1995 | Piper PA-28-140 | Bolivar, Tennessee, United States | Alec S. Bari | No injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 1995 | Allen MUSTANG II | Jasper, Tennessee, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 25 Sep 1995 | Beechcraft A35 | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | Perry Pemberton | No injuries | - |
| 21 Sep 1995 | Bell 47G | Union City, Tennessee, United States | Gordon Wade | No injuries | - |
| 20 Dec 1995 | Moravan ZLIN Z50 LA | Springfield, Tennessee, United States | John W. Griffey | Fatal | 1 |