Casualties unknown

1984-06-09: Beech 23 (N2346J) — Blanding, UT

Blanding, UT, US

On June 9, 1984, a Beech 23 (registration N2346J) was involved in an aviation accident near Blanding, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a simulated soft-field takeoff, a student pilot, at the request of a CFI, did not extend flaps to the recommended 15 degrees. The CFI allowed the takeoff to continue for training, but the student abruptly raised the nose, leading to a loss of directional control. The CFI took over and flew the aircraft through a fence into an adjacent field.

Incident Overview

A student pilot, acting on a request from a certified flight instructor (CFI), was performing a simulated soft-field takeoff. During the maneuver, the student failed to extend the flaps to the recommended setting of 15 degrees. The CFI elected to allow the takeoff to proceed with the flaps retracted for training purposes.

Sequence of Events

As the aircraft accelerated, the student abruptly raised the nose. The aircraft became airborne and rolled to the right, reaching a heading approximately 45 degrees off the runway heading. At this point, the CFI took control of the aircraft. The CFI flew the aircraft in a nose-high attitude, which resulted in the aircraft traveling through a fence and into an adjacent field.

Aftermath

The incident concluded with the aircraft coming to rest in the field after passing through the fence. The source does not specify any injuries, damage to the aircraft, or other outcomes beyond the described sequence.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X39908. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.