Pilot Debrief

BEECH 58P near Escalante, UT — 2024-06-19

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Date
2024-06-19
Location
Escalante, UT, USA
Aircraft
BEECH 58P
Registration
N9NS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the windshield for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the pressurized airplane was in cruise flight at an altitude of 21,000 ft when the front windshield broke apart and the airplane depressurized. The pilot donned his oxygen mask while initiating an emergency descent, diverted to the nearest airport, and landed without further incident. Examination revealed that the center area of the windshield had departed the airplane, and portions of the windshield remained in the frame. Review of airplane records revealed that the windshield was replaced 1,972 flight hours before the accident. The windshield anti-ice hot plate was resealed several months before the accident; however, whether that maintenance contributed to the failure could not be determined.

NTSB coding

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