No fatalities
6 Aug 2020: Beech 36 A36 — Murray, KY
On 6 Aug 2020, a Beech 36 A36 was involved in an aviation accident near Murray, KY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the simulated power off landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane’s left wing striking the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the simulated power off landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane’s left wing striking the ground.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilot