N6012CBEECH C23 1991-12-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH C23 S/N: M-2098

Summary

On December 14, 1991, a Beech C23 (N6012C) was involved in an accident near Dewitt, AR. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO LAND IN IMC CONDITIONS AND HER SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL DURING CLIMB OUT DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6012C.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 14, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92FA045
Location
DEWITT, AR
Event ID
20001212X18593
Coordinates
34.280838, -91.329963
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO LAND IN IMC CONDITIONS AND HER SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL DURING CLIMB OUT DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-2098
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
C23 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CENTRAL FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
ADAMS FIELD
Status
Deregistered
City
LITTLE ROCK
State / Zip Code
AR 72202
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# FTW92FA045