Beechcraft P35 N1527S
24 June 1996 · St. Petersburg, Florida, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 24 June 1996 at about 16:37 local time, a Beechcraft P35 registered N1527S was involved in an accident near St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. 3 people were on board and one died, one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 16:37
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
- Nearest airport
- Albert Whitted (KSPG)
- Coordinates
- 27.7702, -82.6298
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft P35
- Registration
- N1527S
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Ashville → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA96FA165
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
On 6/21 the airplane was refueled with 39.8 gallons. The flight departed on 6/24 at 0935. According to the right front seat passenger the pilot had completed a pre-flight inspection of the airplane including checking the fuel and draining the fuel tanks. About 5 miles north of the airport, the pilot contacted the tower controller and rerported that he had lost power and did not think he could make the runway. The controller observed the airplane turn to the left, enter a nose high attitude, and impact the water nose and left wing low. During the examination of the wreckage, water was drained from the right fuel tank and no fuel was present. The fuel selector was found selected to the right tank, and the fuel boost pump switch was broken. About 23 gallons of fuel was drained from the left fuel tank. Less than 1/2 ounce of water was found on the bottom of the left tank. There were no breaches found throughout the fuel system, and the fuel selector was free to move through all positions. The fuel supply lines were found clear and unobstructed. Overall visual examination of the engine compartment and airframe did not reveal any evidence of fuel stains or fuel leakage. The fuel selector was disassembled, no leaks or discrepancies were observed.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft P35 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 1996 | Beechcraft P35 | Lubbock, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Feb 1996 | Beechcraft P35 | Brownwood, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 29 Jul 1995 | Beechcraft P35 | Elko, Nevada, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 25 Jun 1995 | Beechcraft P35 | Challis, Idaho, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Jun 1994 | Beechcraft P35 | Bluffton, South Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Jul 1994 | Beechcraft P35 | Cedar City, Utah, United States | Hualapai Broadcasters Inc | Fatal | 2 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 1996 | Cessna 150M | Ormond Beach, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Mar 1996 | Cessna 152 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Mar 1996 | Robinson R-22-BETA | Bunnell, Florida, United States | International Helicopter Acad. | No injuries | - |
| 24 Mar 1996 | Cessna 150F | Ocala, Florida, United States | TOM McGhee Aircraft | No injuries | - |
| 22 Mar 1996 | Cessna 172N | New Smyrna Bch, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Mar 1996 | Enstrom F-28C | Defuniak Spring, Florida, United States | Robert D. Duda | Minor injuries | - |