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November 11, 2011 · Beech 58 · N6685S
Connersville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Connersville, IN
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N6685S
Operator
Sky Castle Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA062
With the assistance of a safety pilot, the pilot was flying practice instrument approaches in simulated instrument meteorological conditions. During the second approach, the safety pilot reduced the right engine power to simulate single engine conditions. After raising the hood, the pilot entered the landing flare and reduced the left engine power to idle, at which time the airplane yawed to the left 30 degrees and touched down in the grass. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane’s path, but was unable to do so before impacting trees. The leading edge of both wings sustained substantial damage. Postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
With the assistance of a safety pilot, the pilot was flying practice instrument approaches in simulated instrument meteorological conditions. During the second approach, the safety pilot reduced the right engine power to simulate single engine conditions. After raising the hood, the pilot entered the landing flare and reduced the left engine power to idle, at which time the airplane yawed to the left 30 degrees and touched down in the grass. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane but was unable to do so before impacting trees. The leading edge of both wings sustained substantial damage. The Federal Aviation Administration examined the wreckage and found no mechanical anomalies or failures that would have occurred prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 EST
Nearest AirportMettel Field Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN6685S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Castle Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 C · Reciprocating · 285 | Cont Motor · IO 520 C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 27 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC