14 Aug 2009: BEECH 99 A — Skydive, Portugal

14 Aug 2009: BEECH 99 A — Skydive, Portugal

2 fatalities • Évora, Portugal

Probable cause

Under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

On August 14, 2009, at 1805 coordinated universal time a Beechcraft 99, registered F-BTME, was destroyed when it impacted a building during a go-around near Évora, Portugal. A post impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Évora, Portugal.

According to the Portuguese government, the accident airplane was conducting skydiving operations when the left engine experienced a loss of engine power. The airplane returned uneventfully to the airport; however, during the approach, the pilot elected to perform a go-around. During the go-around the airplane turned to the left and collided with a building.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Portuguese government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves Praça Duque de Saldanha, 31 - 4 1050-094 LISBOA

Contributing factors

  • cause Other authority investigated

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 310/14kt, vis 10sm

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