On September 25, 2014, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N211PC) operated by Remote Area Medical was involved in an aviation accident near Oneida-Scott, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to properly configure the rudder trim for takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A pilot failed to set the rudder trim before takeoff, causing a sharp right veer. After landing on the opposite runway, the airplane veered left, resulting in a runway excursion, landing gear collapse, and wing damage.
Accident Narrative
According to the pilot's written statement, the airplane departed from runway 05 and immediately veered sharply to the right. The pilot assumed a failure of the right engine and turned to initiate a landing on runway 23. After touchdown, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot applied power to the left engine and right rudder, but the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The right main and nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that he had failed to configure the rudder trim prior to takeoff and that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the rudder trim for takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
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