Beech 76 accident near Frisco, TX
On May 12, 1998, a Beech 76 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Frisco, TX. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- May 12, 1998
- Place
- Frisco, TX
- Aircraft
- Beech 76 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 33.140°N, 96.811°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X10050
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On May 12, 1998, at 1505 central daylight time, a Beech 76 twin engine airplane, N6701C, was destroyed upon impact with terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering during a check flight (practical test) near Frisco, Texas. The instrument rated commercial pilot was seriously injured and the airline transport rated pilot, who was functioning as a pilot examiner, was fatally injured. The airplane was owned and operated by Ari Ben Aviator Inc., of Addison, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 check flight for which a flight plan was not filed. The local flight originated from the Addison Airport at 1415. The operator reported that the local flight had been scheduled for completion of the practical test for a commercial rating. The FAA designated pilot examiner (DPE) was seated in the right seat to administer the check flight. The operator further stated that the pilot had been provided 5 additional hours of dual instruction after the pilot failed a previous practical test due to unsatisfactory performance of a minimum control velocity (Vmca) maneuver with the same DPE. An eyewitness who was travelling on a farm road (FM 720) observed the blue and white twin engine airplane conducting touch and go takeoffs and landings on runway 17 at the North Dallas Jetport (DDJ), near Frisco, Texas. Another witness observed the airplane climbing in what appeared to be "a sharp right turn towards the north." When the witness looked again, about 10 seconds later, he saw "thick smoke and flames." The operator stated that for t
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall while performing simulated single engine maneuvers during a practical test for a multiengine rating.
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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.
