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February 6, 2025 · Beech 58P · N138TL

Pine Bluff, AR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pine Bluff, AR
Aircraft
Beech 58P (1981)
Tail Number
N138TL
Operator
Harvest International Ministries
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA094

On February 5, 2025, about 1848 central standard time, a Beech 58P airplane, N138TL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. According to the pilot, the airplane lost partial power to possibly both engines during an instrument approach. He stated that he placed all engine controls full forward, but the engines were still not producing full power. He chose to perform an off field landing due insufficient performance to make the runway. During the off-field landing, the airplane impacted wooded terrain and came to rest upright which resulted in substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On February 5, 2025, about 1848 central standard time, a Beech 58P airplane, N138TL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. According to the pilot, the airplane lost partial power to possibly both engines during an instrument approach. He stated that he placed all engine controls full forward, but the engines were still not producing full power. He chose to perform an off field landing due insufficient performance to make the runway. During the off-field landing, the airplane impacted wooded terrain and came to rest upright which resulted in substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:48 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58P
Tail NumberN138TL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarvest International Ministries
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 48 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time18:36
Weather SourceWFAC

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