Probable cause
An in-flight loss of control on final approach for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he was returning from a local flight over his ranch. During the landing flare about 30 feet above ground level, the airplane began a turn to the right, and he was unable to maintain control. The airplane impacted the ground, and a postimpact fire ensued. The pilot noted that he had no aileron control during the accident sequence. A postaccident examination confirmed flight control continuity from each control surface to the cockpit area; however, the cockpit control yoke was consumed by the postimpact fire. Therefore, a positive determination of flight control continuity at the time of the accident was not possible.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12LA467 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 21, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Miami, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Willis N Clark (5TE8)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech A24R
- N-number
- N9720Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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