Beech B36TC accident near Fullerton, CA
On April 11, 2000, a Beech B36TC (airplane) was involved in an accident near Fullerton, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- April 11, 2000
- Place
- Fullerton, CA
- Aircraft
- Beech B36TC · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 33.867°N, 117.967°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X20834
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On April 11, 2000, at 1207 hours Pacific daylight time, a Beech B36TC single engine airplane, N6791P, impacted utility lines and a residence after experiencing a loss of control while returning to land following takeoff at the Fullerton, California, airport. The aircraft was destroyed during the impact sequence and post crash fire. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, received fatal injuries. The aircraft was being operated as a personal flight by the pilot/owner under 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The flight originated from the Fullerton Municipal Airport at 1203, and was destined for Van Nuys, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. The Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) local controller at Fullerton Municipal Airport reported that on takeoff, the pilot radioed that the aircraft door had opened and he was requesting permission to return for landing. The pilot was cleared for a left downwind approach to runway 24 and was told he would be number two to land behind a Cherokee that was on the downwind leg. The controller then asked the pilot if he had an emergency, to which the pilot replied, "no emergency." The pilot acknowledged his clearance and reported he was looking for the traffic. He subsequently reported he had the Cherokee in sight. The controller reported he then heard the same voice say "Emergency, I got . . ." There were no further transmissions reported from the pilot. Witnesses on the ground reported the aircraft was seen trailing dark smoke immedia
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention with the loss of engine power from his inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump, and the open cabin door.
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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.
