Beech B24R accident near Albany, TX
On August 19, 1997, a Beech B24R (airplane) was involved in an accident near Albany, TX. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 19, 1997
- Place
- Albany, TX
- Aircraft
- Beech B24R · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 32.719°N, 99.291°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001208X08611
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 18, 1997, at 2050 central daylight time, a single engine Beech B24R airplane, N2521W, owned by Valley Resources, Inc., of Lubbock, Texas, and operated by Abilene Aero of Abilene, Texas, under Title 14 CFR Part 91, impacted the terrain following a loss of control during takeoff initial climb from the Albany Municipal Airport, Albany, Texas. The commercial pilot/flight instructor and the student pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane was destroyed during the impact sequence and by a post impact fire. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company flight plan was filed. The flight departed Abilene, Texas, at 2016 for the instructional flight. During telephone interviews, conducted by the investigator-in-charge (IIC), and on written statements, witnesses and the flight instructor's students reported their observations and experiences. Two witnesses observed the airplane approach the Albany Municipal Airport, as they drove to the airport. Upon reaching the airport, one of the witness observed the airplane land and taxi back to the departure ramp for runway 17. This witness observed the airplane takeoff and stated that the airplane lifted off and appeared to remain in ground effect close to the runway. Subsequently, the airplane entered a near vertical climb to approximately 200 feet AGL, rolled to the right and then descended almost vertical to the ground. A post impact fire and explosion ensued. The second witness reported seeing a green flash of light (right wing navigation light) arc to the right toward the ground and then he s
Probable cause
The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the flight instructor's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
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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.
