# NTSB ATL06CA001: Beech D-95A, N5606S, Greensboro, NC, October 1, 2005

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: October 1, 2005, 10:25 local (14:25 UTC)
- Place: Greensboro, NC
- Coordinates: 36.104721, -79.724166
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1047&lon=-79.7242&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor, 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 31, 2006
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: GSO FSDO-05
- NTSB case key (mKey): 62726
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL06CA001
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/62726/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA001

## Probable cause

The pilot mistakenly shut down the operating engine when the passenger interfered with the rudder pedals as he attempted to identify the inoperative engine.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power, cruise - normal
  - fuel management - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - all engines (cause)
  - fluid,fuel - starvation (cause)
  - control interference - not approved, passenger (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency landing
  - terrain condition - ground
- Gear collapsed, emergency landing
  - landing gear,main gear - overload

## Analysis

During cruise flight, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power of one engine. Using standard engine out procedures , the pilot experienced difficulty identifying which engine had lost power.  However, without the knowledge of the pilot, the passenger attempted to assist the pilot in maintaining directional control after initial loss of engine power by applying right rudder. In an effort by the pilot to regain full engine power, the second engine lost power.  The pilot selected a nearby landfill for an emergency landing. During the emergency landing, the main landing gear collapsed. After the pilot and passenger exited the airplane, the passenger told the pilot that he had applied right rudder after the initial loss of engine power.   Post-accident examination  of both engines failed to disclose any abnormalities and 35 gallons of fuel was recovered from the fuel system.

## Factual narrative

"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information please contact the NTSB's Office of Public Inquires."

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5606S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5606S-2006-03-06), registration cancelled 2006-03-06, S/N TD-656, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Beech D-95A
- Registry model: [Beech D95A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d95a) (registry code 1153408) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: TD-656
- Airframe hours: 3593
- Engines: Lycoming IO-360-BIB 180 horsepower reciprocating; Lycoming L2104-51A 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Angus I Hines
- Registered owner: Sentry Charters, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 2005, 23 hours before
- Departed: GSO, GREENSBORO, NC
- Destination: GREENSBORO, NC

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 82; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review September 1, 2005; seat: left; flight hours: 3,275 total, 1,642 in this make and model, 3,175 as pilot in command, 17 in the last 90 days, 13 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 0° at 0 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,600 ft overcast
- Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 54 °F
- Altimeter: 30.32 inHg
- Observed at: GSO, 11 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 20051001022879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051001022879A), Oct 1, 2005: Beech D95A, Greensboro, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft departed Greensboro, NC international airport for a local sight seeing flight at approximately 9:50 am local. [privacy data omitted] Was pilot…

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.

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