No fatalities

BEECH C23 accident at Merrill, WI, 27 Jul 2022

Merrill, WI, United States

On July 27, 2022, a BEECH C23 operated by De Plane LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Merrill, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate roll control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind. 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 student pilot's failure to maintain adequate roll control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotLateral/bank control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jul 2022 BEECH C23 accident near Merrill, WI?

The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate roll control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jul 2022 BEECH C23 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jul 2022 involved a BEECH C23, operated by De Plane LLC, at Merrill, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate roll control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.