Probable cause
Fuel starvation due to fuel migration during the pilot induced slipping maneuver.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while approaching to land he placed the airplane into a slip using right rudder and left aileron in order to lose excess altitude. When the airplane was about 100 ft. above the ground the engine stopped producing power. The pilot suspected that fuel flow to the engine was interrupted because the fuel migrated away from the fuel pickup during the slip resulting in a loss of engine power. He reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN25LA082 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Plainview, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Hale County (PVW)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Beech N35
- N-number
- N1206Z
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.