Probable cause
The total loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane’s engine lost all power shortly after he switched fuel tanks in preparation for landing. Attempts to restart, which included selecting the other fuel tanks, were unsuccessful. The airplane was damaged when it struck trees and terrain during the subsequent forced landing.
Postaccident examination of the airplane’s engine and fuel system failed to reveal a reason for the reported loss of engine power.
Based on available evidence, the accident was the result of a total loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN20LA380 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 7, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Canyon Lake, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Canyon Lake (34TS)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 2
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 35
- N-number
- N4636D
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1956
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.