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August 18, 2013 · Beech 35 · N779RB
Wheeling, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wheeling, IL
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N779RB
Operator
Rbi Trading
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA499
The pilot and two passengers planned on a local flight. The beginning of the takeoff roll was normal, with light wind down the runway. According to the pilot, when the airplane reached about 60-65 knots, the right seat passenger inadvertently pushed on the left rudder pedal. The pilot was unable to stop the turn; the airplane departed the runway surface and proceeded down a grass embankment. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the outboard section of the left wing and aileron. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of control due to the passenger’s inadvertent application of left rudder during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot and two passengers planned on a local flight. The beginning of the takeoff roll was normal, with light winds down the runway. According to the pilot, when the airplane reached about 60-65 knots, the right seat passenger inadvertently pushed on the left rudder pedal. The pilot was unable to stop the turn; the airplane departed the runway surface and proceeded down a grass embankment. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the outboard section of the left wing and aileron. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportChicago Executive (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN779RB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRbi Trading
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time10:52
Weather SourceWFAC