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June 7, 1997 · Beech 58 · N22SS

Oklahoma City, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1997
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N22SS
Operator
Global Aircraft
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW97LA211

During the takeoff roll the airplane overran the departure end of the runway. The aircraft traveled 600 to 800 feet impacting the localizer antenna, and continued approximately 100 feet impacting the airport perimeter fence. It continued across a ditch and road coming to rest 50 feet south of the road. Examination of the airplane revealed that the elevator was not installed. According to the owner, he was having the airplane refurbished, and the elevator had been removed for painting on June 1, 1997. According to blood samples taken at the hospital about one hour 12 minutes after the accident, the pilot had a blood alcohol concentration of 180 mg/dl. The pilot and passenger were not authorized by the owner to use the airplane. The pilot's commercial certificate was revoked seven years prior for stealing an airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to an attempted takeoff in an airplane without an elevator installed.

Full Narrative

On June 6, 1997, at 2350 central daylight time, a Beech 58 airplane, N22SS, registered to Global Aircraft Company, was stolen and substantially damaged during an attempted takeoff at Wiley Post Airport near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed. The pilot and his one passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. During the takeoff roll the airplane overran the departure end of runway 17L. The aircraft traveled 600 to 800 feet impacting the localizer antenna and continued approximately 100 feet impacting the airport perimeter fence. It continued across a ditch and road coming to rest 50 feet south of the road. Examination of the airplane by the FAA inspector revealed that the nose landing gear and the main landing gear were collapsed, and the leading edges of both wings were damaged. Further examination of the airplane revealed that the elevator was missing. The owner reported that he was having the airplane refurbished, and the elevator had been removed for painting on June 1, 1997. The toxicology report from Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, revealed 0.180 percent alcohol was detected in the pilot's blood. This specimen was take on June 7, 1996, about one hour 12 minutes after the accident. See the enclosed lab report. According to the FAA inspector, the pilot's commercial certificate was revoked seven years prior for stealing an airplane. According to the owner the pilot and passenger were not authorized to use the airplane. Attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:50 CDT
Nearest AirportWiley Post (0nm)
Runway17L
Runway Length7198 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN22SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlobal Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C/-CB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind110° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time04:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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