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June 22, 2019 · Beech 65-A90 · N256TA

Mokuleia, HI

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 2019
Injury Outcomes
11 injuries (11 fatalities)
Location
Mokuleia, HI
Aircraft
Beech 65-A90 (1967)
Tail Number
N256TA
Operator
Oahu Parachute Center
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR19MA177

The pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity limit and the pilot’s lack of training and experience with the handling qualities of the airplane in this flight regime; (2) the failure of Oahu Parachute Center and its contract mechanic to maintain the airplane in an airworthy condition and to detect and repair the airplane’s twisted left wing, which reduced the airplane’s stall margin; and (3) the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) insufficient regulatory framework for overseeing parachute jump operations. Contributing to the pilot’s training deficiencies was the FAA’s lack of awareness that the pilot’s flight instructor was providing substandard training.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity limit and the pilot’s lack of training and experience with the handling qualities of the airplane in this flight regime; (2) the failure of Oahu Parachute Center and its contract mechanic to maintain the airplane in an airworthy condition and to detect and repair the airplane’s twisted left wing, which reduced the airplane’s stall margin; and (3) the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) insufficient regulatory framework for overseeing parachute jump operations. Contributing to the pilot’s training deficiencies was the FAA’s lack of awareness that the pilot’s flight instructor was providing substandard training.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:22 HST
Nearest AirportDillingham Airfield (1nm E)
Runway08
Runway Length9007 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 65-A90
Tail NumberN256TA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorOahu Parachute Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6 Series · Turboprop | Pratt & Whitney Canada · PT6 Series · Turboprop
Seats14

People & Injuries

Injury Summary11 injuries (11 fatalities)
Fatal11
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total11
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data