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February 14, 2017 · Beech A23 · N425RS
Beckwourth, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Beckwourth, CA
Aircraft
Beech A23 (1965)
Tail Number
N425RS
Operator
4 Day Fliers
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA148
The solo student pilot reported that he had not flown for 45 days before the accident due to inclement weather. He added that, during the touch-and-go takeoff roll, the airplane drifted to the left. He further added that he attempted to correct for the drift by using the control yoke instead of the rudder. Subsequently, the airplane impacted a snow bank on the south side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the control yoke to correct for a drift and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, he had not flown for 45 days prior to the accident, due to inclement weather. He added that, during the touch-and-go takeoff roll, the airplane drifted to the left. He further added that, he attempted to correct for the drift by using the control yoke instead of the rudder. Subsequently, the airplane impacted a snow bank on the south side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportNERVINO (0nm NNE)
Runway26
Runway Length4651 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A23
Tail NumberN425RS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator4 Day Fliers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-346A · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC