N789TBSOCATA TB212023-03-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

SOCATA TB21S/N: 1919

Summary

On March 12, 2023, a Socata TB21 (N789TB) was involved in an accident near Eden Prairie, MN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N789TB.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 12, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA138
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Event ID
20230316106905
Coordinates
44.829148, -93.473143
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SOCATA
Serial Number
1919
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
TB21TB21
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
TB21

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KELLY DERRELL R
Address
225 S 7TH AVE E
City
TRUMAN
State / Zip Code
MN 56088-1304
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# CEN23LA138