Accident Beechcraft M35 Bonanza N686V, Monday 2 January 1978
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Date:Monday 2 January 1978
Time:20:05
Type:Silhouette image of generic BE35 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Beechcraft M35 Bonanza
Owner/operator:Bushman Constr
Registration: N686V
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:West Plains, MO -   United States of America
Phase: Approach
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Memphis, Tn
Destination airport:St.Joseph, Mo
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
BOTH AUX TANKS FOUND DRY,SELECTOR ON AUX POSITION.L MAIN 1/2 FULL,R MAIN FULL.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: MKC78FCA11
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 3 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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