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August 15, 1998 · Beech E35 · N7344B

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Beech E35
Tail Number
N7344B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA390

The private pilot lost control of the airplane after takeoff. The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff he heard the stall warning horn so he lowered the nose to keep from stalling. When he lowered the nose he noticed that the airplane drifted to the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the left wing impacted a fence then the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. A factor was the pilot lifting off the aircraft prematurely.

Full Narrative

On August 15,1998, at 1030 central daylight time, a Beech E35 airplane, N7344B, owned and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged during a loss of control on takeoff from Luck Field, near Fort Worth, Texas. The private pilot and his three passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Rockport, Texas. During a telephone interview conducted by the investigator-in-charge, the 220 hour pilot reported that he "was in a hurry to get to Rockport, Texas, because his friend (one of the passengers) was late for a meeting." The pilot added that during his takeoff from runway 34 he "lifted the nose too early on the takeoff roll." He heard the stall warning horn shortly after liftoff and lowered the nose to recover from the imminent stall. When he lowered the nose of the airplane, he noticed that the aircraft had drifted to the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the left wing impacted a fence and then the ground. Examination of the airplane by the FAA inspector revealed that the nose and right main landing gear collapsed, and both the right and left wing spars were bent. The pilot reported that the wind was from 090 degrees at 5 knots at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLuck Field (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech E35
Tail NumberN7344B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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