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The pilot of a V35 bonanza experienced engine power problems and diverted to a nearby airport. A loose fuel line was identified as the problem.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1214749 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201411 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Bonanza 35 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Route In Use | Direct |
| Flight Plan | VFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Powerplant Fuel Distribution |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Single Pilot Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Commercial Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Multiengine |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20 Flight Crew Total 2500 Flight Crew Type 200 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue |
Narrative:
During climbout on a VFR flight passing approximately 7;500 feet MSL; the engine of a BE35 V35 bonanza began running rough and fuel spray was seen on the windscreen. Fuel fumes were also smelled in the cockpit. VFR flight-following had been previously requested and provided by approach control. Upon notification of engine difficulty; approach provided a vector to the nearest airport; and queried if assistance was needed. The pilot replied that assistance was not needed. Approach then directed the pilot to squawk 1200 and switch to advisory frequency; to which the pilot replied with a request for the advisory frequency. Approach provided the frequency. During this exchange; the engine was exhibiting signs of fuel starvation and/or interrupted fuel flow; as well as continued fuel odor in the cockpit and fuel visible on the windscreen. Upon switching to the advisory frequency; the pilot heard another aircraft in the pattern. At this time; due to continued intermittent engine response; the pilot declared that he was an emergency aircraft and would be making a straight-in landing. The other traffic in the pattern responded that he would remain clear of the emergency aircraft. The pilot then executed a successful emergency landing on the runway; with the engine quitting at idle during rollout on the runway. The aircraft coasted to a stop off the runway on taxiway 'H' and the passengers and pilot egressed safely. Subsequent post-flight examination of the engine found a loose fuel line.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: The pilot of a V35 Bonanza experienced engine power problems and diverted to a nearby airport. A loose fuel line was identified as the problem.
Narrative: During climbout on a VFR flight passing approximately 7;500 feet MSL; the engine of a BE35 V35 Bonanza began running rough and fuel spray was seen on the windscreen. Fuel fumes were also smelled in the cockpit. VFR flight-following had been previously requested and provided by Approach Control. Upon notification of engine difficulty; Approach provided a vector to the nearest airport; and queried if assistance was needed. The pilot replied that assistance was not needed. Approach then directed the pilot to squawk 1200 and switch to advisory frequency; to which the pilot replied with a request for the advisory frequency. Approach provided the frequency. During this exchange; the engine was exhibiting signs of fuel starvation and/or interrupted fuel flow; as well as continued fuel odor in the cockpit and fuel visible on the windscreen. Upon switching to the advisory frequency; the pilot heard another aircraft in the pattern. At this time; due to continued intermittent engine response; the pilot declared that he was an emergency aircraft and would be making a straight-in landing. The other traffic in the pattern responded that he would remain clear of the emergency aircraft. The pilot then executed a successful emergency landing on the runway; with the engine quitting at idle during rollout on the runway. The aircraft coasted to a stop off the runway on Taxiway 'H' and the passengers and pilot egressed safely. Subsequent post-flight examination of the engine found a loose fuel line.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.