Casualties unknown

2002-08-09: Beech 58 (N8180R) — Execstar Aviation — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

On August 9, 2002, a Beech 58 (registration N8180R) operated by Execstar Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Lauderdale, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's abrupt pull up and his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with the terrain during the resultant uncontrolled descent. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a go-around, the pilot reported yaw and apparent engine failure before the airplane banked violently left and impacted the ground. Post-crash examination found no discrepancies in the engines or airframe.

Incident Summary

A multi-engine airplane was involved in an accident during a go-around attempt at an airport. The pilot, who had entered the traffic pattern for left-hand traffic, was instructed by the tower to go around while on short final with the airplane in landing configuration.

Flight Sequence

As the pilot initiated the go-around, he reported experiencing a "yawing tendency." He then requested to land on the crossing runway and stated that he experienced what seemed to be an "engine failure." Subsequently, the airplane "banked violently" to the left and impacted the ground.

Witnesses observed the airplane pitch up almost perpendicular to the runway, bank approximately 30 degrees to the right, roll left, pitch nose down, and strike the ground at about a 45-degree angle.

Post-Accident Examination

Examination of both engines and the airframe revealed no discrepancies. No mechanical anomalies were found that could explain the reported yaw or power loss.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020814X01379. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.