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December 14, 1985 · Beech BE-23 · N6636B
Pensacola, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Pensacola, FL
Aircraft
Beech BE-23
Tail Number
N6636B
Operator
Pensacola Aeromotive
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA86FA044
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON INITIAL CLIMB THE AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN TO CRASH BACK ON THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT STABILATOR ATTACH/HINGE BOLT WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND THE LEFT STABILATOR ATTACH/HINGE BOLT WAS FOUND PARTIALLY INSTALLED AND WAS MISSING THE SECURRING NUT. THE LEFT LEADING EDGE OF THE STABILATOR WAS FOUND CRUSHED AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE FUSELAGE WITH NO SOOT FROM THE POST IMPACT FIRE PRESENT BETWEEN THE MATING SURFACES.THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN INSPECTED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A 100 HOUR INSPECTION.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON INITIAL CLIMB THE AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN TO CRASH BACK ON THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT STABILATOR ATTACH/HINGE BOLT WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND THE LEFT STABILATOR ATTACH/HINGE BOLT WAS FOUND PARTIALLY INSTALLED AND WAS MISSING THE SECURRING NUT. THE LEFT LEADING EDGE OF THE STABILATOR WAS FOUND CRUSHED AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE FUSELAGE WITH NO SOOT FROM THE POST IMPACT FIRE PRESENT BETWEEN THE MATING SURFACES.THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN INSPECTED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A 100 HOUR INSPECTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:34 CST
Nearest AirportPensacola Regional (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length7002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE-23
Tail NumberN6636B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPensacola Aeromotive
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O=360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind350° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:47
Weather SourceWFAC