On January 9, 2005, a Beech 35 (registration N501B) was involved in an aviation accident near Knoxville, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was dark night. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An airplane collided with trees near a runway after witnesses heard a loud thump. Post-crash examination found no mechanical issues.
Accident Summary
Witnesses reported hearing the engine running as the airplane flew overhead, followed by a loud "thump." The airplane then collided with trees approximately 2/3 mile from the approach end of the north runway. It came to rest in the trees, 40 to 50 feet above the ground, in an upright and nose-low attitude. Wreckage debris was scattered over an area 300 feet long on a 40-degree magnetic heading.
Investigation Findings
A post-accident examination of the airframe and engine was conducted. The examination disclosed no mechanical problems or component failures. The investigation did not identify any pre-existing defects that could have contributed to the accident.
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