No fatalities

BEECH A36 accident at Pineville, LA, 27 Oct 2024

Pineville, LA, United States

On October 27, 2024, a BEECH A36 operated by GUEDON AIR LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Pineville, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane’s collision with a stake on a closed runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to see the closed runway markings. 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 airplane’s collision with a stake on a closed runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to see the closed runway markings.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Oct 2024 BEECH A36 accident near Pineville, LA?

The airplane’s collision with a stake on a closed runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to see the closed runway markings.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Oct 2024 BEECH A36 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Oct 2024 involved a BEECH A36, operated by GUEDON AIR LLC, at Pineville, LA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The airplane’s collision with a stake on a closed runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to see the closed runway markings.