No fatalities

28 Jan 2021: BEECH 300 — Carver Aero — Davenport, IA

Davenport, IA, United States

On 28 Jan 2021, a BEECH 300 operated by Carver Aero was involved in an aviation accident near Davenport, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight during a simulated engine out takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 9 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 of the airplane, and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight during a simulated engine out takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotInstructor/check pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedContributed to outcome