Mechanical & Engine Failure · NTSB CEN10FA458
BEECH C35 — Rollinsville, CO
| Date | August 4, 2010 |
| Location | Rollinsville, CO |
| Aircraft | BEECH C35 |
| Purpose of flight | Personal |
| Conditions | Day · Visual Meteorological Cond |
| Phase / occurrence | Unknown Loss of engine power (total) |
| Pilot age | 70 |
| Pilot total time | 4,906 hrs · High time |
| Time in type | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 3 |
Probable cause
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB findings
- Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C
What happened
Forest service personnel discovered the wreckage of the airplane on the side of a narrow, wooded valley after reports of fire in the area. Ground scars and damage to adjacent trees were consistent with the airplane having struck trees before impacting the ground. One propeller blade was located 250 feet from the main wreckage. Damage to the propeller blade and blade hub was consistent with separation due to the impact with trees and indicative of little to no rotation at impact. Examination of the remaining airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no anomalies. No reason for a possible loss of engine power or the impact with terrain could be determined.