N711DNBEECH E18S 1992-04-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH E18S S/N: BA43

Summary

On April 16, 1992, a Beech E18S (N711DN) was involved in an incident near Eloy, AZ. All 16 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFORECASTED DUST DEVIL WEATHER PHENOMENA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA177. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N711DN.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 16, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA177
Location
ELOY, AZ
Event ID
20001211X14456
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
16
Total Aboard
16

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFORECASTED DUST DEVIL WEATHER PHENOMENA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
BA43
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
E18S BE18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
K AND K AIRCRAFT INC
Address
PO BOX 7
Status
Deregistered
City
BRIDGEWATER
State / Zip Code
VA 22812-0007
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA177