Beech B24R accident near Tell City, Indiana, August 12, 1995
On August 12, 1995, a Beech B24R, registered N2503W, was substantially damaged in an accident near Tell City, Indiana. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 3 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the pilot initated the flight with an inadequate fuel supply and failed to add sufficient fuel en route which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 12, 1995
- Place
- Tell City, Indiana · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech B24R · all B24Rs on the register
- Registration
- N2503W · registry record · serial MC-160
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The airplane impacted the terrain during a forced landing following fuel exhaustion. Prior to takeoff the pilot stated he was concerned about the gross weight of the airplane and that he was going to initiate the flight with 30 gallons of fuel. He made one en route stop 228 nm into the trip where he refueled by adding 30 gallons of fuel. The accident occurred approximately 390 nm from this fuel stop. Total fuel capacity of the airplane is 52 gallons usable.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 133 hours in all; 20 in this make and model; 21 in the last 30 days; 83 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 2,750 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming IO-360-1B6 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: GRB Grt Barrington MA
- Destination: OWB Owensboro KY
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 290° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 25,000 ft
- Temperature: 93°F (34°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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