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August 14, 2009 · Beech 99 A · F-BTME

Évora, PT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Évora, PT
Aircraft
Beech 99 A
Tail Number
F-BTME
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09WA524

On August 14, 2009, at 1805 coordinated universal time a Beechcraft 99, registered F-BTME, was destroyed when it impacted a building during a go-around near Évora, Portugal. A post impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Évora, Portugal. According to the Portuguese government, the accident airplane was conducting skydiving operations when the left engine experienced a loss of engine power. The airplane returned uneventfully to the airport; however, during the approach, the pilot elected to perform a go-around. During the go-around the airplane turned to the left and collided with a building. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Portuguese government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves Praça Duque de Saldanha, 31 - 4 1050-094 LISBOA

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Other authority investigated - C

Full Narrative

On August 14, 2009, at 1805 coordinated universal time a Beechcraft 99, registered F-BTME, was destroyed when it impacted a building during a go-around near Évora, Portugal. A post impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Évora, Portugal. According to the Portuguese government, the accident airplane was conducting skydiving operations when the left engine experienced a loss of engine power. The airplane returned uneventfully to the airport; however, during the approach, the pilot elected to perform a go-around. During the go-around the airplane turned to the left and collided with a building. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Portuguese government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves Praça Duque de Saldanha, 31 - 4 1050-094 LISBOA

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 UTC
Nearest AirportÉvora Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 99 A
Tail NumberF-BTME
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A · Turboprop · 550 | Pratt And Whitney · PT6A · Turboprop · 550

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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