Casualties unknown

1990-07-03: Beech 95-C55 (N5852J) — Wings Aviation, Inc. — Fullerton, CA

Fullerton, CA, US

On July 3, 1990, a Beech 95-C55 (registration N5852J) operated by Wings Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Fullerton, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DETECT AN INCORRECT RUDDER TRIM ADJUSTMENT, HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PRESCRIBED PRE-TAKEOFF INSTRUCTIONS THAT CALL FOR THE TRIM TO BE ADJUSTED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A pilot and two passengers were conducting a maintenance test flight when the aircraft lost power during takeoff, aborted, rolled through a fence and across a street, and came to a stop upright.

Preflight and Takeoff

According to the investigation report, the pilot completed a walk-around preflight inspection of the aircraft before boarding with two passengers for a maintenance test flight. The aircraft's rudder trim was set to a left 22-degree position. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft accelerated to 95 miles per hour. As the pilot applied back pressure on the controls to lift off, he perceived a loss of engine power and attempted to abort the takeoff.

Accident Sequence

The aircraft continued its ground roll after the abort decision. It subsequently impacted a fence, then careened across a street before coming to a stop in an upright attitude.

Investigation Notes

The report does not provide further details on the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or weather conditions. No mention is made of injuries or fatalities. The probable cause was not stated in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23735. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.