N1999G

MINR
Serious

Beech B90S/N: LJ-319

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 8, 2007
NTSB Number
MIA07CA122
Location
Louisburg, NC
Event ID
20071106X01735
Coordinates
36.088054, -78.368614
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
12
Total Aboard
13

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the jumper to follow procedures.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1999G
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
LJ-319
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
B90BE9L
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DIRECT ACTION AVIATION LLC
Address
10580 N MCCARRAN BLVD # 115-586
Status
Deregistered
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89503-2059
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he thought that all jumpers had departed the airplane and he then began his descent to return, though he later learned 1 jumper remained in the airplane. The remaining jumper reported that when he began to exit the airplane, he noticed it was descending, but it was too late for him to stop. Shortly after departing the airplane he contacted the horizontal stabilizer and became destabilized. The pilot then experienced flight control issues with the airplane. The pilot regained control of the airplane and landed without further incident, and the skydiver regained control and also landed without further incident. The jumper suffered a broken femur of his left leg, and reported that to the FAA that the accident was "...his fault."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA07CA122