Beechcraft V35-B | N6659L
February 1st, 2024 | Clearwater, Florida
Accident Location
- City: Clearwater
- State: Florida
- Latitude: 27.950234
- Longitude: -82.726914
- Airport ID: KCLW
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N6659L
- Make: Beechcraft
- Model: V35-B
- Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
- Amateur Built: No
Pilot Info
- PIC Name: Patel, Jemin
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age: 54
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: No
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
- IFR Rating: Yes
- Pilot Error: No
- Pilot Medical: 3rd Class Medical
- Pilot Incapacitation: No
Analysis
- Date: February 1st, 2024
- Time: 7:05 PM Local Time
- Day / Night: Night
- VMC / IMC: VMC
- Phase Of Flight: Approach
- Total People Onboard: 1
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 0
- Ground Fatalities: 2
- Total Fatalities: 3
- NTSB No: ERA24FA104
- NTSB Travel: Yes
- AQP Classification: 6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be an in flight engine fire, the reason for which cannot be determined at this time.
NTSB:
Recommendation
DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft be especially conscious of fuel and oil pumps and hose conditions. Be especially observant of any staining or evidence of leaks in the engine compartment which could indicate a possible future failure or fire. The DTSB also recommends to avoid night flight in single engine aircraft where possible.
NTSB:
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.