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March 18, 2021 · Beech B19 NO Series · N1956W

Twin Falls, ID

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Twin Falls, ID
Aircraft
Beech B19 NO Series (1973)
Tail Number
N1956W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA139

The pilot reported that during the initial climb from runway 08 with a crosswind, the airplane attained an altitude of about 50 ft above ground level when it encountered low level wind shear. The airspeed decreased, and the airplane stalled. The pilot attempted to recover airspeed by lowering the nose, but there was not enough altitude or time. The airplane subsequently landed hard substantially damaging the right wing and aft fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident the reported wind was from 180o at 18 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb with a crosswind when the airspeed decreased, the airplane exceeded its critical angle of attack and aerodynamical stalled at too low an altitude for the pilot to recover before the airplane descended and landed hard.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the initial climb from runway 08 with a crosswind, the airplane attained an altitude of about 50 ft above ground level when it encountered low level wind shear. The airspeed decreased, and the airplane stalled. The pilot attempted to recover airspeed by lowering the nose, but there was not enough altitude or time. The airplane subsequently landed hard substantially damaging the right wing and aft fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident the reported wind was from 180o at 18 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:30 MDT
Nearest AirportJoslin Fld - Magic Valley Rgnl (0nm N)
Runway08
Runway Length8703 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B19 NO Series
Tail NumberN1956W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 17 · None
Crew 3Age 13 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 25 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data