Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair, N123JB: Fatal accident occurred May 27, 2020 and incident occurred February 03, 2020

Paul Emaus

Paul M. Emaus, age 54, passed away doing what he loved; flying his plane. Paul was critically injured in an aviation accident on May 27th in Ohio and passed away May 31, 2020. He was born December 8th, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Anne; his daughters, Miranda and Kalina; two dogs, Miles and Rudy; his siblings, Ron, David, Joe, Bruce, Ruth Beranek, Mike, Lisa Peterson; his mother, Pat Emaus; many extended family members; and his aviation and swim friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Emaus; and two dogs Chester and Otis. Paul strove to build a better life for others by centering his time on working hard, being filled with passion for his hobbies and his daughters and wife, and helping others. He earned his Eagle Scout in 1983. Paul graduated from Michigan Tech University in 1990, majoring in mechanical engineering. He earned his master’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1998. He was the Director of Engineering at Butterball Farms for 17 years and developed policies that increased positive customer service. He will be remembered as a mentor and friend. His adventurous spirit led him to many great experiences in his 54 years, but his best adventure was flying. He spent countless hours earning his pilot's license, and flew for many years, visiting his two daughters and taking Anne to beautiful places. He was a volunteer pilot for rescue dogs and loved educating youth on the gift of flying. Because Paul's final act was to give the gift of life through organ donation, he will continue to live on in those he touched on earth. Fly high, Paul! We love you! Memorial contributions may be made to Pilot Paws. A celebration of Paul's life will be held on Friday, June 12, at 11:00 A.M. at the Ottawa Executive Airport, 5923 Byron Rd. Zeeland, MI 49464.



Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbus, Ohio

Aircraft experienced engine failure and crashed in a field. 

https://registry.faa.gov/N123JB

Date: 27-MAY-20
Time: 19:00:00Z
Regis#: N123JB
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 36
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: DESTROYED
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
Operation: 91
City: COLUMBUS
State: OHIO



A Michigan man seriously injured when the airplane he was piloting crashed in a Guernsey County field Wednesday afternoon remained in critical condition at The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.

A supervisor at the Columbus hospital said Paul Emaus, 54, of Hudsonville, remained hospitalized in the intensive care unit as of Thursday morning.

Emaus was extricated from the heavily-damaged airplane by Cambridge firefighters and United Ambulance crews before being taken by ambulance to Southeastern Med. Once at the Cambridge hospital, he was loaded onto a waiting medical helicopter and flown to Wexner Medical Center.

The State Highway Patrol reported Emaus had departed Columbus in a Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair prior to the crash.

Witnesses in the area of the crash near the intersection of Losego and October roads adjacent to U.S. 40 east of Cambridge reported the airplane was flying low and appeared to be experiencing engine trouble just minutes before the crash. Witnesses said the engine was “sputtering” and they believed Emaus was trying to land in a field near the crash site when the plane went down.

Emaus’ destination remained under investigation, according to a press release from the patrol’s Cambridge post. Unconfirmed accounts said he was believed to be en route to Maryland.

Emaus was the lone occupant of the Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene behind Southeastern Equipment on U.S. 40 (East Pike Road) just after 3 p.m. Wednesday when witnesses reported the crash.

Cambridge firefighters used mechanical means to cut away portions of the airplane to extricate Emaus after the Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair crashed into a row of trees at the edge of a field.

Guernsey County Sheriff Jeff Paden and numerous deputies assisted at the scene along with State Highway Patrol troopers investigating the crash.

A tree crew working in the area were the first individuals to reach the crash scene. They along with employees from nearby businesses assisted with removing Emaus from the airplane once he was freed by firefighters and United Ambulance personnel.

Guernsey County sheriff’s deputies assisted with traffic control on U.S. 40 and in the city while Emaus was rushed to Southeastern Med.

Emaus reportedly circled twice, according to witnesses, over the fields near where he crashed just before the airplane went down. The plane landed on its wheels and then crashed into a large row of trees at the southern edge of the field.

The front of the airplane and cockpit sustained extensive damage on impact.

Authorities reported contact with the airplane was lost near the I-70/77 interchange. A dispatch log at the sheriff’s office indicated the pilot had reported a mechanical issue with the Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are also investigating Wednesday’s crash along with highway patrol investigators.

The patrol reported neither drugs nor alcohol appear to a factor in the crash.

https://www.freep.com






CAMBRIDGE, Ohio — A small plane has crashed in Guernsey County.

According to reports from Guernsey County Sheriff Jeff Paden, -who was at the scene – the plane went down just off U.S. 40 near Losego Road, behind Southeastern Equipment around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The pilot was reportedly flying from western Michigan to Maryland in a Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair, when he experienced engine trouble.  The Federal Aviation Administration lost contact with the plane near the I-70/I-77 interchange.

Unconfirmed reports say witnesses saw the plane going down, with its engine failing, and the pilot trying to land in a small field. He hit an embankment and some trees during the course of the accident.  The pilot was extricated from the plane by first responders. The victim suffered serious injuries as a result on the crash. He was transported to Southeastern Med and was then Life-Flighted to Grant Hospital in Columbus.

The Cambridge Fire Department, Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office, State Highway Patrol and United Ambulance all responded to the scene.

https://yourradioplace.com


February 03, 2020


Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbus, Ohio

February 03, 2020:  Aircraft landed gear up.


Date: 03-FEB-20
Time: 18:56:00Z
Regis#: N123JB
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 35
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: COLUMBUS
State: OHIO 


February 03, 2020

COLUMBUS (WCMH)– A small plane’s landing gear malfunctioned, causing the plane to skid to a halt at Ohio State University’s Don Scott Field in northwest Columbus on February 3rd, 2020.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the plane’s pilot, Paul M. Emaus, 54, of Hudsonville, Michigan, was attempting to land his Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair aircraft, February 3rd at approximately 2 p.m.

The landing gear on the plane failed to activate, causing the underside of the aircraft to skid along the runway until it came to a stop.

Emaus was the only person onboard the plane. He was not injured.

The Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating the crash.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.nbc4i.com





COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a small plane crash at the Ohio State University Don Scott Airport February 3rd, 2020.

Troopers say Paul M. Emaus, 54, of Hudsonville, Michigan, was attempting to land his Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair aircraft around 2 p.m. when his landing did not activate.

Emaus skidded his airplane across the runway until it came to a stop.

Emaus was not injured. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.

The airport was closed for about 15 minutes as crews responded.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://abc6onyourside.com

7 comments:

  1. From the looks of it, this hull is a total write off by the insurance company for a salvage yard. And that was a pretty quick turnaround from that gear up and prop bent landing. One has to wonder if the repair and inspections were properly done - especially during the C-19 lockdowns starting in March.

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  2. From a report that I saw he was ferrying his plane to KHGR with the gear locked down.

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  3. May be why the feds are reluctant to issue ferry permits to airplanes with prop strikes.

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    1. Agree on that, and why A&P's are reluctant to mess with them either.

      That sign off, and how the plane was found "in a condition for safe operation" will be interesting to read for sure.

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  4. The N-number got my attention. Back in the Seventies, N123JB was the N-number on singer James Brown's all black King Air 90, "The Sex Machine". The pilots on that airplane had alot to put up with....

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    1. JB had a bunch of planes and basically wore them out .......

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  5. Unfortunately, this man died of his injuries on 31 May 2020.

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