On August 15, 1998, a Beech E35 (registration N7344B) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control of the airplane after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot lost control of the aircraft immediately after takeoff when the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot attempted to correct by lowering the nose, but the airplane drifted left and struck a fence before impacting the ground.
What happened
The private pilot was operating a flight shortly after takeoff when an unexpected loss of control occurred. According to the pilot's account, the stall warning horn activated soon after leaving the runway. In response to the warning, the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft in an effort to maintain airspeed and prevent a stall.
As the nose was lowered, the airplane began to drift toward the left side of the runway. The left wing subsequently struck a fence located near the departure end of the runway. Following the impact with the fence, the aircraft continued forward and impacted the ground.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane after takeoff.
What happened in the 15 Aug 1998 Beech E35 accident near Fort Worth, TX?
A private pilot lost control of the aircraft immediately after takeoff when the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot attempted to correct by lowering the nose, but the airplane drifted left and struck a fence before impacting the ground.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Aug 1998 involved a Beech E35, registration N7344B, at Fort Worth, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane after takeoff.
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