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February 2, 2018 · Beech 95 Undesignat · N128W

North Las Vegas, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
North Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Beech 95 Undesignat (1958)
Tail Number
N128W
Operator
Sheble Joseph F Ii
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18LA082

The flight instructor and student pilot were conducting a right engine out simulation while on approach to land during the instructional flight. Both pilots noted a slowed airspeed and descent. The student pilot then added power to the left engine but, the engine did not respond with a corresponding increase in power. At that point, the airplane’s altitude was about 200 ft above ground level, and the instructor told the student pilot to perform a go-around using both engines. The student pilot applied full power; however, the airplane began to roll to the left and continued to descend. The left wing struck the ground, and the airplane skidded off the runway and impacted a taxiway sign. An examination of the engine was performed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors who reported that no mechanical failures or malfunctions were revealed that would have precluded normal operation. Repeated attempts to obtain additional information from the owner/operator of the airplane were made without response to the NTSB.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of aircraft control during an unplanned go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.

Full Narrative

On February 2, 2018, about 1105 Pacific standard time, a Beech 95, N128W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), Las Vegas, Nevada. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor stated that they had flown for 2 hours prior to the accident flight. On the accident portion of the flight, they were in-bound on a simulated engine out for the instrument landing system and instructed to circle left downwind for runway 30L. The right throttle was set for 1,200 rpm, and the student was using the left throttle to adjust for pitch (airspeed) and altitude. He monitored the engine instruments the entire time and didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. As they lined up on base, he noticed they were getting slow (90 miles per hour (mph)), and low (3 red on the PAPI (precision approach path indicators)). He advised the student to add power on the good engine (left) and bring the nose down. When the student applied left throttle, nothing seemed to happen. To which the flight instructor replied, “you have both throttles, go around….” They were about 200 ft above ground level when the student applied full throttle to both engines, the airplane continued to sink, and the airplane entered Vmc (minimum controllable airspeed) to the left. The left wing struck the runway first, and they skidded off the runway and struck a taxiway sign. The flight instructor further reported that he should have asked for a go around or took over the controls to execute a go around when he noticed the airspeed at 90 mph instead of telling the student they were low and slow. The airplane was inspected by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); however, the full report was not made available to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The FAA made a statement that there was no mechanical problem identified, and a report would be forthcoming. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. Repeated attempts to gain additional information from the owner/operator were made without response to the NTSB.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 PST
Nearest AirportNorth Las Vegas (0nm N)
Runway30L
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95 Undesignat
Tail NumberN128W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSheble Joseph F Ii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating | Lycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 26 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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