What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-09-25 involved a Beech A-36, registration N7246Z, at Firebaugh, CA.

Soft Field Takeoff Leads to Runway Excursion During Flight Proficiency Clinic (N7246Z)

On September 25, 1993, a Beech A-36 (registration N7246Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Firebaugh, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delay in taking remedial action; the dual student's premature liftoff and improper use of the flight controls. The high vegetation and soft terrain were factors in this accident. 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 API Editorial standards

During a flight proficiency clinic, a pilot receiving dual instruction executed a soft field takeoff. After liftoff, the stall warning activated and the airplane settled, leading to a runway excursion and nose gear entanglement with weeds.

Accident Overview

A private pilot/owner, participating in a flight proficiency clinic, was receiving dual instruction from a certified flight instructor (CFI). After landing and while taxiing back to the landing runway threshold, the CFI instructed the pilot to perform a soft field takeoff.

Pilot Actions and Events

The pilot does not have any independent recollection of whether he had retrimmed the airplane before proceeding with the soft field takeoff. During the takeoff, upon liftoff, the airplane's stall warning activated and the airplane began to settle.

Instructor Intervention and Outcome

The CFI assumed control of the flight controls. Despite this, the airplane struck the ground and exited the runway. The nose gear became entangled with the 3 to 4 foot high weeds adjacent to the runway.

Investigation Details

The source does not provide information on aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or damage beyond the nose gear entanglement. No weather or ATC involvement is mentioned. The investigation did not state a probable cause for the accident.

1993-09-25: Beech A-36 (N7246Z) — Firebaugh, CA