Beech B36TC accident near Willow Park, TX
On January 16, 2004, a Beech B36TC (airplane) was involved in an accident near Willow Park, TX. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- January 16, 2004
- Place
- Willow Park, TX
- Aircraft
- Beech B36TC · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 32.766°N, 97.670°W
- NTSB ID
- 20040120X00075
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 15, 2004, approximately 1810 central standard time, a Beech B36TC single-engine airplane, N7252X, registered to and operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted the ground while maneuvering near Willow Park, Texas. The instrument rated private pilot/owner, sole occupant of the airplane, was fatally injured. An instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan was filed for the cross-country flight that departed William Hobby Airport (HOU), near Houston, Texas, about 1620, destined for Parker County Airport (WEA), near Weatherford, Texas. Night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed for the personal flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. A witness, who was in his home located near the accident site, reported that he heard the sound of a loud, accelerating engine noise coming from the area directly north of his house, followed by the sound of an impact. He called 911, then left his home to search for the accident site. A second witness, who was at his home near Parker County Airport, said it was raining at the time of the accident, and the fog was "so bad you couldn't see anything." He added that it was dark outside. A review of air traffic control communications revealed that the flight had been cleared for the VOR/DME-A instrument approach into Parker County Airport at 1752. The pilot acknowledged and said, "I'm only gonna make one attempt and at that time...I want climb out instructions direct to [Odessa]." At 1753, a controller provided the pilot with the most current weather at Mineral Wells A
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night and rain.
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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.
