Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 1, 2005
NTSB Number
ATL06CA001
Location
GREENSBORO, NC
Event ID
20051028X01747
Coordinates
36.104721, -79.724166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot mistakenly shut down the operating engine when the passenger interfered with the rudder pedals as he attempted to identify the inoperative engine.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5606S
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TD-656
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SENTRY CHARTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 1080
Status
Deregistered
City
SUFFOLK
State / Zip Code
VA 23439-1080
Country
United States
Analysis
"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information please contact the NTSB's Office of Public Inquires."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL06CA001