N44MABEECH 65-B802024-07-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH 65-B80S/N: LD-412

Summary

On July 12, 2024, a Beech 65-B80 (N44MA) was involved in an incident near Woleai Atoll, OF. All 10 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was a flooded runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44MA.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 12, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA065
Location
Woleai Atoll, Micronesia
Event ID
20240716194706
Coordinates
7.376115, 143.908346
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
10

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was a flooded runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
LD-412
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
65-B80BE80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
9
FAA Model
65-B80

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PACIFIC MISSION AVIATION
Address
PO BOX 3209
City
HAGATNA
State / Zip Code
GU 96932-3209
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# ANC24LA065