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November 18, 1990 · Beech B36TC · N38PK
Caldwell, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, NJ
Aircraft
Beech B36TC
Tail Number
N38PK
Operator
Mathiv Assy Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA031
DURING TAKE OFF AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER ROTATION THE PILOT HAD DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING THE AIRPLANE. HE SAID HE RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR IN AN ATTEMPT TO GAIN SPEED. WITHESSES SAW THE AIRPLANE IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE, ROLL LEFT AND RIGHT, STALL, THEN DESCEND TO THE GROUND. THE FAA INSPECTOR FOUND NO DISCREPANCIES WITH THE ENGINE OR THE AIRFRAME.
NTSB Probable Cause
PREMATURE ROTATION AND AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS INCLUDE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
DURING TAKE OFF AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER ROTATION THE PILOT HAD DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING THE AIRPLANE. HE SAID HE RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR IN AN ATTEMPT TO GAIN SPEED. WITHESSES SAW THE AIRPLANE IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE, ROLL LEFT AND RIGHT, STALL, THEN DESCEND TO THE GROUND. THE FAA INSPECTOR FOUND NO DISCREPANCIES WITH THE ENGINE OR THE AIRFRAME.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:31 EST
Nearest AirportEssex County (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length4553 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B36TC
Tail NumberN38PK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMathiv Assy Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO