# NTSB CEN12LA467: Beech A24R, N9720Q, Miami, TX, July 21, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 21, 2012, 11:15 local (16:15 UTC) - Place: Miami, TX - Coordinates: 35.761112, -100.751945 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7611&lon=-100.7519&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Approach-VFR pattern final: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report October 9, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA -- Lubbock Flight Standards - NTSB case key (mKey): 84414 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN12LA467 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/84414/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84414 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA467 ## Probable cause An in-flight loss of control on final approach for undetermined reasons. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Not determined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000): Not determined › Not determined · Unknown/Not determined (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech A24R, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md?model=1151252), [All aircraft, 2,247 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: lateral/bank control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062023): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Attain/maintain not possible (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech A24R, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062023/cases.md?model=1151252), [All aircraft, 390 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062023/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Approach-VFR pattern final: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Beech A24R, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=1151252), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md) - [Uncontrolled descent: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Beech A24R, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=1151252), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that he was returning from a local flight over his ranch. During the landing flare about 30 feet above ground level, the airplane began a turn to the right, and he was unable to maintain control. The airplane impacted the ground, and a postimpact fire ensued. The pilot noted that he had no aileron control during the accident sequence. A postaccident examination confirmed flight control continuity from each control surface to the cockpit area; however, the cockpit control yoke was consumed by the postimpact fire. Therefore, a positive determination of flight control continuity at the time of the accident was not possible. ## Factual narrative On July 21, 2012, about 1115 central daylight time, a Beech A24R, N9720Q, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain on approach to Clark Airport (5TE8), Miami, Texas. The pilot reported sustaining serious injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from 5TE8 about 1025. The pilot reported that he was returning from a local flight over his ranch at the time of the accident. He stated that on approach, during the landing flare about 30 feet above ground level, the airplane began a turn to the right and he was unable to maintain control. The airplane impacted the ground and a postimpact fire ensued. The pilot noted that he had no aileron control during the accident sequence. A postaccident examination conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed flight control continuity from each control surface to the cockpit area. However, the cockpit control yoke was consumed by the postimpact fire. Accordingly, a positive determination of flight control continuity at the time of the accident was not possible. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9720Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9720Q-2012-09-10), registration cancelled 2012-09-10, S/N MC-75, built 1970 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BEECH A24R - Registry model: [Beech A24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a24r) (registry code 1151252) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: MC-75 - Airframe hours: 2298 - Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-A2B 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Fire: On-Ground - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 24, 2011 - Departed: 5TE8, Miami, TX - Destination: 5TE8, Miami, TX - Airport: 5TE8, Willis N Clark, runway 18, 5,900 × 250 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 74; injuries: serious; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; seat: left; flight hours: 2,080 total, 80 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 95 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 30.15 inHg - Observed at: PPA, 16 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 20120721013759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120721013759A), Jul 21, 2012: Beech A24R, Miami, TX, Destroyed. The aircraft departed a private runway near Miami, Texas for a private flight. The aircraft was being operated by the owner, who holds a private pilot… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 24, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84414. 1.8 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.6 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40374982&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - FAA Interview Record (item 2, .PDF, 140 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40374971&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Interview%20Record-Redacted.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. 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