Beech 58P accident near Bow, WA
On February 23, 2006, a Beech 58P (airplane) was involved in an accident near Bow, WA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- February 23, 2006
- Place
- Bow, WA
- Aircraft
- Beech 58P · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 48.543°N, 122.405°W
- NTSB ID
- 20060301X00257
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On February 22, 2006, about 1854 Pacific standard time, a Beech 58P Baron, N469MD, was destroyed when it collided with terrain subsequent to a reported loss of engine power during the initial climb out approximately two nautical miles south of Bow, Washington. The airplane was registered to H&W Management Services, Inc, of Carson City, Nevada, and was being operated by the pilot as an instrument flight rules (IFR) cross-country flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was fatally injured. Night instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan was in effect. The flight originated from the Bellingham Regional Airport about 1843 Pacific standard time, and was en route to the Ogden International Airport, Ogden, Utah. Recorded air traffic control (ATC) communications between Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center, and the pilot of N469MD, indicated the pilot radioed Seattle Center communicating that he was out of 7,800 feet. Seattle Center acknowledged the pilot and cleared the airplane to 15,000 feet. Shortly thereafter, Seattle Center received a "mayday" transmission followed by "lost an engine." Shortly after the transmission, radio and radar contact with the airplane were lost. Witnesses reported they observed the airplane in an unusually steep descent prior to impacting terrain. One witness stated he heard a high-pitched noise emanating from the airplane as it descended toward the gr
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.
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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.
