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August 16, 2020 · Beech 35 V35B · N6643Y
White Owl, SD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
White Owl, SD
Aircraft
Beech 35 V35B (1979)
Tail Number
N6643Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA344
The pilot reported that he was taking off from a private dry grass airstrip that was slightly uphill and into a slight wind. As the airplane accelerated, the pilot had "increasing trouble keeping the airplane from going left." The airplane departed the airstrip to the left and collided with terrain and hay bales. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with an obstacle and terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was taking off from a private dry grass airstrip that was slightly uphill and into a slight wind. As the airplane accelerated, the pilot had "increasing trouble keeping the airplane from going left." The airplane departed the airstrip to the left and collided with terrain and hay bales. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm WSW)
Runway27
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35 V35B
Tail NumberN6643Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · IO-520-BB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind30° @ 6 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time01:56
Weather SourceWFAC