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March 19, 1990 · Beech B35 · N5047C
Hartington, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hartington, NE
Aircraft
Beech B35
Tail Number
N5047C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA073
THE PVT PILOT SAID THAT SHE INTENDED TO MAKE A SHORT FLIGHT TO WARM UP THE ENGINE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. DURING THE TAKEOFF, THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT ABOUT 200 FEET FROM THE THRESHOLD, THEN CAREENED ACROSS THE TERRAIN COMING TO REST AGAINST A DIRT EMBANKMENT ABOUT 500 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL AIRFRAME, GEAR AND INSTRUMENT PANEL DAMAGE. THE PLT HAD ACCUMULATED ABOUT 12 HOURS TOTAL TIME IN THIS TYPE OF ACFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
THE PVT PILOT SAID THAT SHE INTENDED TO MAKE A SHORT FLIGHT TO WARM UP THE ENGINE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. DURING THE TAKEOFF, THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT ABOUT 200 FEET FROM THE THRESHOLD, THEN CAREENED ACROSS THE TERRAIN COMING TO REST AGAINST A DIRT EMBANKMENT ABOUT 500 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL AIRFRAME, GEAR AND INSTRUMENT PANEL DAMAGE. THE PLT HAD ACCUMULATED ABOUT 12 HOURS TOTAL TIME IN THIS TYPE OF ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportHartington (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B35
Tail NumberN5047C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC