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August 13, 1994 · Beech 77 · N6702Y
Salinas, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salinas, CA
Aircraft
Beech 77
Tail Number
N6702Y
Operator
Same as Registered Owner
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA320
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS ON HIS SECOND SOLO FLIGHT. HIS INTENTION WAS TO MAKE THREE FULL STOP LANDINGS, TAXIING BACK FOR EACH TAKEOFF. DURING PREPARATION FOR THE THIRD SOLO TAKEOFF THE PILOT DID NOT RAISE THE FLAPS. DURING THE TAKEOFF THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT HIT A RUNWAY SIGN AND CONTINUED INTO THE GRASSY AREA BESIDE THE RUNWAY WHERE THE WING WAS DAMAGED.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to raise the flaps prior to takeoff, and subsequent loss of directional control. A lack of total experience was a factor.
Full Narrative
On August 13, 1994, at 1316 Pacific daylight time, a Beech BE-77, N6702Y, collided with a runway sign following a loss of control while taking off on runway 31 at Salinas Airport, Salinas, California. The student pilot, performing supervised solo pattern work, was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that he forgot to raise the flaps prior to takeoff. He was not able to keep the airplane on the centerline and drifted to the left. The left wing struck the runway length distance marker. He then proceeded across the grass to the taxiway. The student's flight instructor provided in a written statement that he observed "one of the wings high" while watching the student's takeoff roll.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:16 PDT
Nearest AirportSALINAS (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length4825 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 77
Tail NumberN6702Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSame as Registered Owner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:23
Weather SourceWFAC