Pilot Debrief

BEECH B19 near Running Springs, CA — 2024-07-01

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Date
2024-07-01
Location
Running Springs, CA, USA
Aircraft
BEECH B19
Registration
N6553R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude toward rising terrain, which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he had flown toward rising terrain, however, waited too long to turn around as the airplane had a slow rate of climb. The pilot stated that he flew the airplane into terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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