Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Loss of Control During Go-Around After Low Approach (N621Z)

Ft. Worth, TX, US

On July 9, 1982, a Beech B35 (registration N621Z) operated by Dove Air was involved in an aviation accident near Ft. Worth, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot on final approach carried extra power due to being low, then reduced power causing a yaw. After crossing the threshold, the aircraft yawed right toward a hangar. During go-around, gear hit a hangar, then collided with a power line and crashed. Post-crash inspection found all flight controls operable.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during a final approach, he was carrying a little extra power because he was slightly low on the glide path. As the aircraft crossed the runway threshold, he reduced power, and the aircraft yawed to the right. The aircraft then headed toward a hangar, prompting the pilot to initiate a go-around.

Sequence of Events

During the go-around, the landing gear bounced off the top of a hangar. Subsequently, the aircraft collided with a power line and crashed. The pilot stated that he lost elevator and rudder control during the event. However, an inspection conducted after the crash revealed that all of the flight controls were hooked up and operable.

Pilot Statement

According to the pilot, the loss of elevator and rudder control occurred during the go-around. The inspection findings contradicted the pilot's statement, as the controls were found to be functioning properly after the accident.

The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. No other details about the aircraft, pilot, or location were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jul 1982 Beech B35 accident near Ft. Worth, TX?

A pilot on final approach carried extra power due to being low, then reduced power causing a yaw. After crossing the threshold, the aircraft yawed right toward a hangar. During go-around, gear hit a hangar, then collided with a power line and crashed. Post-crash inspection found all flight controls operable.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jul 1982 involved a Beech B35, registration N621Z, operated by Dove Air, at Ft. Worth, TX.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03348. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.