# NTSB ATL02LA131: Beech 18, N1002C, Venice, FL, June 26, 2002 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 26, 2002, 08:00 local (12:00 UTC) - Place: Venice, FL - Coordinates: 27.074722, -82.444999 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=27.0747&lon=-82.4450&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 20, 2002 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Tampa FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 55068 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL02LA131 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/55068/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=55068 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA131 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, that resulted in the loss of control during takeoff. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb - aircraft control - improper use of, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb ## Analysis An airplane impacted the runway shortly after takeoff. According to the pilot, the airplane rolled sharply to the left immediately after liftoff from the runway. The passenger in the back seat stated the airplane banked sharply to the left after takeoff. The pilot then applied right rudder and aileron to stop the roll. Unable to level the airplane with the horizon, the pilot elected to reduce power to idle on both engines and land on the remaining runway. The airplane impacted the runway, slid into the grass and erupted into flames. ## Factual narrative On June 26, 2002, at 0800 eastern daylight time, a Beech 18, N1002C, registered to Eagle Point, Inc. and operated by the private pilot, impacted runway 22 shortly after takeoff from Venice Municipal Airport in Venice, Florida. The personal flight was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with a flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The private pilot, pilot-rated passenger, and one additional passenger were not injured. The airplane was destroyed, and there was a post-impact fire. The flight departed Venice, Florida, at 0800 with a destination of Cancun, Mexico. According to the pilot, the airplane rolled sharply to the left immediately after liftoff from the runway. The passenger in the back seat stated that the airplane rolled to almost a knife-edged attitude. The pilot then applied right rudder and aileron to stop the roll. Unable to level the airplane with the horizon, the pilot elected to reduce power to idle on both engines and land on the remaining runway. The airplane impacted the runway, slid into the grass and burst into flames. The passenger stated that the airplane sounded "normal" during takeoff. The passenger stated, " shortly after liftoff the airplane banked sharply left and the ground was visible through the widow seat". The pilot corrected to the left to attempt to put the airplane into a level attitude; but the airplane collided with the terrain. Examination of the wreckage revealed the airplane had been destroyed by a post-impact fire. Both engines had separated from the airplane. The left wing melted, and the fuel tanks were fire damaged. The fuselage burned and melted from approximately one foot behind the nose of the aircraft to just ahead of the exit door. Both propellers showed chordwise marks and were curled around at the tips. The main landing gear had separated from the airplane and were found behind the airplane. The horizontal stabilizer on the left side had the leading edge crushed in an upward position and the vertical stabilizer was crushed on the lower edge. The right wing was leaking fuel and there was no fire damage. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1002C](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1002C-2003-01-28), registration cancelled 2003-01-28, S/N BA-251, built 1957 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech 18 - Registry model: [Beech E18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s) (registry code 1151006) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: BA251 - Airframe hours: 10500 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney R-985 450 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Destroyed - Fire: On-Ground - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, January 1, 2002, 50 hours before - Departed: VNC, VENICE, FL - Destination: MMUN, CANCUN - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: VNC, Venice Municipal, runway 22, 5,000 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 58; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; medical: class 3, expired; last flight review April 1, 2002; seat: left; flight hours: 1,750 total, 250 in this make and model, 1,750 as pilot in command, 5 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 110° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 73 °F - Altimeter: 30.12 inHg - Observed at: SRQ, 20 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20020626013819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020626013819A), Jun 26, 2002: Beech E18S, Venice, FL, Destroyed. (.19) On June 26, 2002, at 0800 eastern daylight time, a Beech 18, N1002C, registered to eagle point, inc. and operated by the private pilot, impacted runway… ## Other investigations on N1002C (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MKC74FCA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCA06-201633), Aug 29, 1973: Beech E18S (N1002C), St Louis, MO, substantial damage ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 28, 2002, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=55068. 550 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 325 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40448683&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Record of Telephone Conversation (item 2, .PDF, 35 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40165963&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Telephone%20Conversation-Master.PDF - FAA Inspector's Statement (item 3, .PDF, 57 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40448684&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Inspector%27s%20Statement-Master.PDF - Weather Data (item 4, .PDF, 133 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40448685&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Data-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.