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2020 Beech B200 Accident Near Rockford, Illinois (N198DM)

Rockford-Greater Rockford, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On August 20, 2020, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration N198DM) operated by Bomac air was involved in an aviation accident near Rockford-Greater Rockford, United States of America during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A Beech B200, N198DM, was destroyed in a takeoff accident near Rockford, Illinois, on August 20, 2020. The private pilot was fatally injured after the aircraft lost control following a left engine thrust reduction.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On August 20, 2020, at approximately 1542 central daylight time, a Beech B200 airplane, registration N198DM, was destroyed in an accident near Rockford, Illinois. The aircraft was operating as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 positioning flight, intended to relocate the airplane to the pilot's home base at DuPage Airport (DPA) in West Chicago, Illinois. The aircraft had been at Chronos Aviation, LLC, a 14 CFR Part 145 repair station at Rockford International Airport (RFD), for maintenance work. The private pilot was fatally injured in the accident. Multiple airport-based cameras recorded the sequence, showing the airplane taking off from runway 19. Shortly after liftoff, the aircraft began turning left and developed a large left bank angle before departing the runway to the left and impacting the ground. An explosion occurred during the impact sequence, followed by a postimpact fire. A video study estimated the airplane's maximum groundspeed during the takeoff at 105.5 knots (kts). The aircraft came to rest on a flat grass field to the east of runway 19 on airport property, sustaining fire damage and fragmentation from the terrain impact.

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Aug 2020 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near Rockford-Greater Rockford, United States of America?

A Beech B200, N198DM, was destroyed in a takeoff accident near Rockford, Illinois, on August 20, 2020. The private pilot was fatally injured after the aircraft lost control following a left engine thrust reduction.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 2020 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Aug 2020 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration N198DM, operated by Bomac air, at Rockford-Greater Rockford, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence.

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