On November 18, 1990, a Beech B36TC (registration N38PK) operated by Mathiv Assy Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Caldwell, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during takeoff, which resulted in a stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced difficulty controlling the aircraft immediately after rotation during takeoff. Witnesses observed a stall following gear retraction, leading to a descent to the ground with no mechanical discrepancies found.
What happened
During the takeoff phase and immediately following rotation, the pilot reported experiencing significant difficulty in maintaining control of the airplane. In an effort to accelerate and regain control authority, the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear. Observers on the ground witnessed the aircraft assume a nose-high attitude, followed by alternating left and right rolls before entering a stall condition. The aircraft subsequently descended to the ground.
The investigation
A subsequent inspection conducted by an FAA inspector revealed no discrepancies with either the engine or the airframe of the aircraft.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.