N22SS

Substantial
Minor

Beech 58 S/N: TH-198

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 7, 1997
NTSB Number
FTW97LA211
Location
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Event ID
20001208X08116
Coordinates
35.470222, -97.519760
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to an attempted takeoff in an airplane without an elevator installed.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N22SS
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TH-198
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
58 BE58
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT STORAGE LLC
Address
1370 MOUNT CARMEL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MCDONOUGH
State / Zip Code
GA 30253-5800
Country
United States

Analysis

On June 6, 1997, at 2350 central daylight time, a Beech 58 airplane, N22SS, registered to Global Aircraft Company, was stolen and substantially damaged during an attempted takeoff at Wiley Post Airport near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed. The pilot and his one passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

During the takeoff roll the airplane overran the departure end of runway 17L. The aircraft traveled 600 to 800 feet impacting the localizer antenna and continued approximately 100 feet impacting the airport perimeter fence. It continued across a ditch and road coming to rest 50 feet south of the road.

Examination of the airplane by the FAA inspector revealed that the nose landing gear and the main landing gear were collapsed, and the leading edges of both wings were damaged. Further examination of the airplane revealed that the elevator was missing. The owner reported that he was having the airplane refurbished, and the elevator had been removed for painting on June 1, 1997.

The toxicology report from Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, revealed 0.180 percent alcohol was detected in the pilot's blood. This specimen was take on June 7, 1996, about one hour 12 minutes after the accident. See the enclosed lab report.

According to the FAA inspector, the pilot's commercial certificate was revoked seven years prior for stealing an airplane. According to the owner the pilot and passenger were not authorized to use the airplane.

Attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, were unsuccessful.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW97LA211