No fatalities
1 Jul 2024: BEECH B19 — Running Springs, CA
On 1 Jul 2024, a BEECH B19 was involved in an aviation accident near Running Springs, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude toward rising terrain, which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. 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 decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude toward rising terrain, which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotCapability exceeded