On November 16, 1994, a Cessna 206E (registration XBEPF) was involved in an aviation accident near San Benito, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING AT NIGHT AND THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An unidentified pilot ground looped a foreign-registered airplane during a night landing in an unlighted open field. The nose landing gear collapsed and the right wing spar fractured. No cargo, baggage, or evidence of drugs were found aboard.
Incident
An unidentified pilot ground looped a foreign-registered airplane while landing in an unlighted open field at night. The ground loop resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and a fracture of the right wing spar.
Aircraft Condition
No data plate was found on the airplane. The aircraft had no cargo or baggage aboard. All seats had been removed except for the two front seats. The pilot and the foreign owner of the airplane were not located.
Investigation
A U.S. Customs team inspected and tested the airplane for evidence or signs of drugs or illegal operation. No evidence of drugs was found.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Nov 1994 Cessna 206E accident near San Benito, TX?
An unidentified pilot ground looped a foreign-registered airplane during a night landing in an unlighted open field. The nose landing gear collapsed and the right wing spar fractured. No cargo, baggage, or evidence of drugs were found aboard.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Nov 1994 involved a Cessna 206E, registration XBEPF, at San Benito, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING AT NIGHT AND THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.
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