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July 2, 2000 · Beech 65-A90 · N983K

Lake Wales, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Lake Wales, FL
Aircraft
Beech 65-A90
Tail Number
N983K
Operator
Skydive Lake Wales
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA205

After takeoff the pilot raised the landing gear and then had to take evasive action to the right to avoid a flock of birds. As he performed the evasive maneuver, he raised the flaps. The aircraft was slow, and he kept the nose down to build up speed for the climb. Just as he was to commence the climb, he caught a glimpse of a wire ahead. He pulled up rapidly, but contacted the wire with the right wing. The wire broke. He entered downwind and landed on runway 6. The pilot stated that he was fatigued, frustrated, and disappointed after he had worked straight for the previous 3 weeks, and had been unable to get a day off.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds shortly after takeoff, resulting in the aircraft colliding with a wire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's fatigue after having worked everyday for the previous 3 weeks.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 2000, about 1400 eastern daylight time, a Beech 65-A90, N983K, registered to Silver Lining Service, Inc., collided with wires during takeoff from Lake Wales Municipal Airport, Lake Wales, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 parachute flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot and six parachutists were not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated he took off on runway 6. After takeoff he raised the landing gear and then had to take evasive action to the right to avoid a flock of birds. As he performed the evasive maneuver, he raised the flaps. The aircraft was slow, and he kept the nose down to build up speed for the climb. Just as he was to commence the climb, he caught a glimpse of a wire ahead. He pulled up rapidly, but contacted the wire with the right wing. The wire broke. He entered downwind and landed on runway 6. The pilot stated that he was fatigued, frustrated, and disappointed after he had worked straight for the previous 3 weeks, and had been unable to get a day off.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Wales (1nm ENE)
Runway6
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 65-A90
Tail NumberN983K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkydive Lake Wales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-20 · Turboprop · 500
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 11 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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