N2061LBEECH 24 1992-05-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BEECH 24 S/N: MC 439

Summary

On May 03, 1992, a Beech 24 (N2061L) was involved in an accident near Millis, MA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING WAS A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2061L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 3, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA052
Location
MILLIS, MA
Event ID
20001211X14579
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING WAS A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MC 439
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
24 BE24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TURCOTT STEPHEN G
Address
4 FREDRICKSON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BILLERICA
State / Zip Code
MA 01866
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# BFO92LA052