On July 13, 1999, a Beech C35 (registration N5BH) was involved in an aviation accident near Jonesboro, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the prevailing tailwind, and the airplane's over gross weight condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane stalled immediately after rotation during a downwind takeoff from a 2,500-foot grass strip. It impacted the ground near the departure end, and the landing gear struck a ditch and collapsed. The aircraft was calculated to be 220 pounds over maximum takeoff weight.
Event Details
The airplane stalled immediately after rotation while performing a downwind takeoff from a 2,500-foot grass airstrip. It impacted the ground in a nearly level attitude near the departure end of the airstrip. Subsequently, the landing gear struck a ditch and collapsed.
Weight and Balance
According to law enforcement personnel who responded to the accident site, a very large suitcase and a case of engine oil were present in the baggage compartment. The trooper estimated that the total weight of all four occupants exceeded 700 pounds. The IIC calculated that the airplane was 220 pounds over its maximum takeoff weight at the time of the accident.
What happened in the 13 Jul 1999 Beech C35 accident near Jonesboro, AR?
An airplane stalled immediately after rotation during a downwind takeoff from a 2,500-foot grass strip. It impacted the ground near the departure end, and the landing gear struck a ditch and collapsed. The aircraft was calculated to be 220 pounds over maximum takeoff weight.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Jul 1999 involved a Beech C35, registration N5BH, at Jonesboro, AR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the prevailing tailwind, and the airplane's over gross weight condition.
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