Beech 58 N6685S accident near Connersville, Indiana

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

NTSB analysis

With the assistance of a safety pilot, the pilot was flying practice instrument approaches in simulated instrument meteorological conditions. During the second approach, the safety pilot reduced the right engine power to simulate single engine conditions. After raising the hood, the pilot entered the landing flare and reduced the left engine power to idle, at which time the airplane yawed to the left 30 degrees and touched down in the grass. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane’s path, but was unable to do so before impacting trees. The leading edge of both wings sustained substantial damage. Postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12CA062 for the full record.