No fatalities

Beech 35 V35B accident at White Owl, SD, 16 Aug 2020

White Owl, SD, United States

On August 16, 2020, a Beech 35 V35B was involved in an aviation accident near White Owl, SD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with an obstacle and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with an obstacle and terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Aug 2020 Beech 35 V35B accident near White Owl, SD?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with an obstacle and terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Aug 2020 Beech 35 V35B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Aug 2020 involved a Beech 35 V35B, at White Owl, SD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with an obstacle and terrain.