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November 13, 1995 · Beech F35 · N3299C
Berryville, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Berryville, AR
Aircraft
Beech F35
Tail Number
N3299C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA043
FOLLOWING LIFTOFF THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT CONTROLLABLE AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THE CONTROL LOCKS WERE STILL INSTALLED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND REMOVE THE CONTROL LOCKS.
Full Narrative
On November 13, 1995, at 1130 central standard time, a Beech F- 35, 3299C, collided with trees one quarter mile off the end of the runway following takeoff from Carroll County Airport, Berryville, Arkansas. The private pilot received minor injuries and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The flight was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this personal flight which was departing for Turkey Knob, Missouri. According to the pilot, he failed to remove the control locks during preflight and attempted to takeoff with the locks in place. This was confirmed by local authorities.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech F35
Tail NumberN3299C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO