On February 17, 1988, a Beech 58P (registration N444MB) operated by Session, Gary T was involved in an aviation accident near Dunedin, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a biennial flight review practice ILS approach, the aircraft veered left off heading with one engine low power, slowed to 87 knots in a left bank, then entered a spin and crashed into a house yard.
Flight and Conditions
A flight was being vectored for a practice Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. The pilot-in-command was receiving a biennial flight review during the flight.
Radar and Witness Observations
Radar data showed the aircraft constantly veering to the left off the assigned heading. Witnesses reported hearing only one engine running. The aircraft's speed decreased to approximately 87 knots as observed on radar, while the aircraft was in a left bank.
Loss of Control and Accident
The aircraft's right wing dropped, and the aircraft rolled upside down to the right, then entered a spin. Witnesses heard the engines go to full power as the aircraft entered the spin. The aircraft crashed into the yard of a house.