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BE55 pilot experiences an engine failure at 6;000 feet during climb. Vectors to a suitable airport are requested and a restart is attempted during descent unsuccessfully. A single engine landing ensues.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1230253 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201501 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | Mixed |
| Light | Dusk |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Baron 55/Cochise |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Reciprocating Engine Assembly |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Single Pilot |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Commercial Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Multiengine |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20 Flight Crew Total 350 Flight Crew Type 150 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
Upon climb out; I contacted ATC and received squawk code and clearance at approximately 2;000 feet MSL. Was given direct ZZZ intersection and approved for climb to 8;000 feet MSL. Upon reaching 5;000 feet MSL I attempted to lean the mixtures. Left engine responded appropriately; right engine did not lean. At 6;000 feet MSL I asked ATC for 6;000 feet to investigate engine issue; which was granted. Immediately following approval for 6;000 feet right engine lost power. I asked for vectors for nearest airport. I was given heading for ZZZ. I momentarily became disoriented; informed ATC that I needed to stabilize the aircraft. I was able to stabilize aircraft shortly thereafter. I then requested vector to ZZZ and was given appropriate heading; runway length; and airport conditions. While descending from 6;000 feet I attempted engine restart without success. I then feathered and secured the right engine. I broke out of the bases around 2;000 feet MSL approximately 5 miles from airport. I advised ATC that I had the airport and runway in sight. ATC asked me to call when I was on the ground; which I did through flight service. I stayed on the line while the briefer spoke with ATC. Briefer indicated that ATC had no additional questions for me at that time. The aircraft was secured in a hangar at the local FBO. Aircraft is currently being inspected by a mechanic.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: BE55 pilot experiences an engine failure at 6;000 feet during climb. Vectors to a suitable airport are requested and a restart is attempted during descent unsuccessfully. A single engine landing ensues.
Narrative: Upon climb out; I contacted ATC and received Squawk code and clearance at approximately 2;000 feet MSL. Was given direct ZZZ intersection and approved for climb to 8;000 feet MSL. Upon reaching 5;000 feet MSL I attempted to lean the mixtures. Left engine responded appropriately; Right engine did not lean. At 6;000 feet MSL I asked ATC for 6;000 feet to investigate engine issue; which was granted. Immediately following approval for 6;000 feet Right engine lost power. I asked for vectors for nearest airport. I was given heading for ZZZ. I momentarily became disoriented; informed ATC that I needed to stabilize the aircraft. I was able to stabilize aircraft shortly thereafter. I then requested vector to ZZZ and was given appropriate heading; runway length; and airport conditions. While descending from 6;000 feet I attempted engine restart without success. I then feathered and secured the right engine. I broke out of the bases around 2;000 feet MSL approximately 5 miles from airport. I advised ATC that I had the airport and runway in sight. ATC asked me to call when I was on the ground; which I did through Flight Service. I stayed on the line while the briefer spoke with ATC. Briefer indicated that ATC had no additional questions for me at that time. The aircraft was secured in a hangar at the local FBO. Aircraft is currently being inspected by a mechanic.
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.