Beech A24R accident near Everett, Washington, April 30, 1994
On April 30, 1994 at about 3:48 pm local time, a Beech A24R, registered N24661, was substantially damaged in an accident near Everett, Washington (Paine Field). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
FUEL SYSTEM PUMP CONTAMINATION AND PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES WERE NOT FOLLOWED.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 30, 1994 · about 3:48 pm local time
- Place
- Everett, Washington · Paine Field · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech A24R · all A24Rs on the register
- Registration
- N24661 · no longer on the register · serial MC-133
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT HEARD TWO LOUD POPS FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE IT LOST POWER. THE PILOT INITIATED A FORCED LANDING STRAIGHT AHEAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE. DURING THE ENGINE INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP CONTAINED RUST LIKE DEPOSITS WHICH WERE PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE FUEL PORTS. IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS OF POWER AFTER TAKE OFF, THE PROCEDURE IS TO TURN ON THE AUXILIARY BOOST PUMP. THE PILOT DID NOT TURN ON THE BOOST PUMP.
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; single-engine sea
- Flight time: 275 hours in all; 84 in this make and model; 55 in the last 90 days; 16 in the last 30 days; 275 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,518 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, January 1, 1994; 21 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,750 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Destination: S88 Arlington WA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 34R, 3,000 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 320° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 6,000 ft; scat at 1,000 ft
- Temperature: 48°F (9°C), dew point 45°F (7°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 3:45 pm from PAE
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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