No fatalities
28 Jan 2021: BEECH 300 — Carver Aero — Davenport, IA
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.
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