The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fresno, California
Location: Los Banos, California
Accident Number: WPR22LA005
Date and Time: October 8, 2021, 19:00 Local Registration: N7220B
Aircraft: Beech B36TC Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted
Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On October 8, 2021, about 1900 Pacific daylight time, a Beech B36TC airplane, N7220B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Los Banos, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that he flew to Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB), Paso Robles, California, where he refueled and was on his return flight to Gnoss Field Airport (DVO), Novato, California. He was about 10,000 ft mean sea level, when the engine lost oil pressure and the manifold pressure dropped. He immediately diverted to Los Banos Municipal Airport (LSN), Los Banos, California.
While in the descent to LSN, the engine momentarily produced partial power, but then serious vibrations were experienced and subsequently the engine lost all power. During this time, the cockpit filled with smoke and fire, and sparks were observed emanating from the engine cowling.
The pilot attempted to make the runway but then elected to conduct a forced landing on a road near the approach end of runway. The pilot opined that he struck an object during the landing roll which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.
The airplane was recovered to a secure location for future examination.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N7220B
Model/Series: B36TC
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site:
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCVH,237 ft msl
Observation Time: 19:15 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 28 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C /8°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 5000 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / 14 knots, 230°
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Paso Robles, CA (PRB)
Destination: Novato, CA (DVO)
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 37.042261,-120.86175 (est)
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