Beechcraft A36 N18394

Summary

On 6 April 2021 at about 15:30 local time, a Beechcraft A36 registered N18394 was involved in an accident near Arcadia, Florida, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

6 April 2021 at 15:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Arcadia, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

Arcadia Muni (X06)

Coordinates

27.1766, -81.8267

Aircraft

Beechcraft A36

Registration

N18394

Category

Airplane

Year built

1977

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Venice

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA21LA174

1 person was seriously injured.

A total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

Shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed the engine rpm had increased and oil pressure was zero. While returning to the airport the engine lost all power and the pilot performed a forced landing to a field. About 8 months prior to the accident, all six cylinders were replaced. Examination of the engine revealed the engine was seized and would not rotate. The reason for the loss of power was not determined. The engine was not made available for an NTSB postaccident examination.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.