Pilot Debrief

BEECH A35 near Americus, GA — 2008-05-03

Final reportNYC08FA174
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Date
2008-05-03
Location
Americus, GA, USA
Airport
ACJ
Aircraft
BEECH A35
Registration
N546B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

A lineman on the field reported seeing the accident airplane taxi out from its parking place to the runway and begin the takeoff roll without performing a run-up inspection of the airplane. The lineman further reported that the pilot appeared to be "in a hurry." Another eyewitness who was located inside a hangar near the departure end of the runway reported hearing the engine of the airplane accelerate. When he stepped outside the hangar he saw the airplane coming towards him and began a gentle roll to his right until the wings were perpendicular to the ground. He did not see the airplane impact the ground; however, he stated that he never heard the engine falter and that it was running at takeoff power until the sound of impact. An examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact deficiencies.

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