N256TA

Destroyed
Fatal

Beech 65-A90S/N: LJ-256

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 22, 2019
NTSB Number
WPR19MA177
Location
Mokuleia, HI
Event ID
20190622X23034
Coordinates
21.580554, -158.188330
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
11
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
11

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity limit and the pilot’s lack of training and experience with the handling qualities of the airplane in this flight regime; (2) the failure of Oahu Parachute Center and its contract mechanic to maintain the airplane in an airworthy condition and to detect and repair the airplane’s twisted left wing, which reduced the airplane’s stall margin; and (3) the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) insufficient regulatory framework for overseeing parachute jump operations. Contributing to the pilot’s training deficiencies was the FAA’s lack of awareness that the pilot’s flight instructor was providing substandard training.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N256TA
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
LJ-256
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
65-A90BE9L
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
N80896 LLC
Address
8450 OAK KNOLL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
GRANITE BAY
State / Zip Code
CA 95746-9376
Country
United States

Analysis

Factual Pending

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR19MA177