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July 1, 2018 · Beech 58 TC · N66568

Mackinac Island, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mackinac Island, MI
Aircraft
Beech 58 TC (1979)
Tail Number
N66568
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA407

The pilot of the twin-engine airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll on the 3,500-ft-long runway, the airspeed indicator did not indicate an airspeed, so he rejected the takeoff. He added that he attempted to brake, but "full braking [was] not initially possible due to lift." Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway onto a downhill grassy area and struck a fence. During postaccident examination of the airplane, the pilot found that the pitot tube cover had not been removed before the flight. According to the manufacturer, the typical takeoff roll is about 1,336 ft, and the approximate landing roll is 1,440 ft. If the pilot had rejected the takeoff sooner, he likely could have stopped the airplane on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that his preflight memory list was: fuel, oil, tires, props, and surfaces and that he will now add "chocks, cowl plugs, pitot tube covers."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to remove the pitot tube cover during the preflight inspection, which resulted in his delayed decision to reject the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the twin-engine airplane reported that during the takeoff roll on the 3,500-foot runway the airplane's airspeed indicator did not indicate an airspeed, so he rejected the takeoff. He added that, he attempted to brake, but "full braking [was] not initially possible due to lift". Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway onto a downhill grass area and struck a wood fence. During a post-accident inspection the pilot discovered that the pitot tube cover had not been removed before the flight. According to the manufacturer, the typical takeoff roll is approximately 1,336 feet and the approximate landing roll is 1,440 feet. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that his preflight memory list was: fuel, oil, tires, props, and surfaces. He will now add, "chocks, cowl plugs, pitot tube covers".

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMackinac Island (0nm WSW)
Runway26
Runway Length3501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58 TC
Tail NumberN66568
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-WB · Reciprocating · 325 | Continental · TSIO-520-WB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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