Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND REMOVE THE CONTROL LOCKS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On November 13, 1995, at 1130 central standard time, a Beech F- 35, 3299C, collided with trees one quarter mile off the end of the runway following takeoff from Carroll County Airport, Berryville, Arkansas. The private pilot received minor injuries and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The flight was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this personal flight which was departing for Turkey Knob, Missouri.
According to the pilot, he failed to remove the control locks during preflight and attempted to takeoff with the locks in place. This was confirmed by local authorities.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW96LA043