Casualties unknown

Airplane Crashes into Roadway After Steep Turn Near Personal Airport (N963T)

Brownsburg, IN, US

On August 28, 1996, a Beech 35-33 (registration N963T) was involved in an aviation accident near Brownsburg, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact on a roadway. Buzzing by the pilot was a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Witnesses reported an airplane flying low before making a steep left bank turn, yawing, and descending into a roadway. A post-crash fire consumed about 75 percent of the aircraft. No mechanical anomalies were found.

Accident Overview

Witnesses observed the airplane flying at an altitude of approximately 40 to 50 feet above the ground in the vicinity of the pilot's personal airport. One witness saw the airplane initiate a steeply banked left turn, seemingly aiming for the runway. During the turn, the airplane yawed to the left, then descended and impacted a roadway.

Fire and Damage

Upon impact, a fire erupted, consuming about 75 percent of the airplane. The fire significantly damaged the wreckage, complicating the on-site examination.

Investigation Findings

An on-site investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the accident. Investigators found no mechanical anomalies that would have affected flight performance or control. The absence of pre-existing mechanical issues suggests the aircraft was in working condition prior to the crash. No further causal factors have been established from the available evidence.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06431. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.