On December 6, 1984, a Beech N35 (registration N9476Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Hagwood Store, NC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft operating under IFR broke up in flight during an uncontrolled descent in instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot reported heading control issues and loss of control shortly after takeoff.
Incident Overview
An aircraft registered as N9476Y broke up in flight during an uncontrolled descent while operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in instrument meteorological conditions. A flight plan had been filed. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported problems with the aircraft's heading control and subsequently radioed that he had lost control of the aircraft.
Pilot Background
Investigation revealed that the pilot had attended an instrument training course two months prior to the accident but had not completed it. The training was conducted in an aircraft equipped with a compass card type directional heading indicator.
Aircraft Details
The accident aircraft, N9476Y, was equipped with a horizontally mounted heading indicator.
What happened in the 6 Dec 1984 Beech N35 accident near Hagwood Store, NC?
An aircraft operating under IFR broke up in flight during an uncontrolled descent in instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot reported heading control issues and loss of control shortly after takeoff.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Dec 1984 involved a Beech N35, registration N9476Y, at Hagwood Store, NC.
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