Beech A36 accident near Katy, TX
On February 20, 1996, a Beech A36 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Katy, TX. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- February 20, 1996
- Place
- Katy, TX
- Aircraft
- Beech A36 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 29.840°N, 95.729°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001208X05239
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On February 20, 1996, approximately 1145 central standard time, a Beech A36, N2TC, was substantially damaged following a loss of control near Katy, Texas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant, was fatally injured. The rental airplane, owned by Flight Enterprises Inc., Houston, Texas, was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The personal flight originated from San Antonio, Texas, approximately 1035, and was en route to West Houston Airport, Houston, Texas. A flight plan was not filed; however, VFR flight following (radar) from Houston Approach Control was being utilized by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. While cruising at 5, 500 feet MSL, the pilot contacted Houston Center (frequency 132.8 Mhz) approximately 1111, and requested VFR flight following and a descent to 3,500 feet. He stated to the controller that "I might have a problem here." After radar contact was established, the controller asked the pilot if he required assistance. The pilot replied, "I don't feel very well, I have a strong headache, and I'd like to go down [to 3,500 feet] to see if it gets better." The pilot remained with Houston Center until approximately 1130, at which time he was handed off to Houston Approach (frequency 123.8 Mhz). The pilot contacted Houston Approach Control, approximately 25 miles west of West Houston Airport, and stated that he was "not feeling well at all" and requested a descent to a lower altitude. Approach Control then cleared the pilot to descend and maintain VFR. The pilot then relayed to Approach Control
Probable cause
a loss of control due to pilot incapacitation for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder harness restraint.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
