# NTSB DEN00LA043: Beech K35, N9500R, Fillmore, UT, January 13, 2000 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: January 13, 2000, 13:00 local (20:00 UTC) - Place: Fillmore, UT - Coordinates: 38.96033, -112.390022 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.9603&lon=-112.3900&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 29, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 48466 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN00LA043 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/48466/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA043 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper use of elevator trim, resulting in his failure to obtain sufficient takeoff airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. A Factor was his failure to follow the preflight checklist. ## 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 - elevator trim - improper use of, pilot in command (cause) - lift-off - premature, pilot in command - airspeed - not obtained, pilot in command (cause) - lift-off - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause) - checklist - not followed, pilot in command (contributing factor) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - grass ## Analysis During takeoff roll, the aircraft was incorrectly trimmed and departed the runway prematurely with the stall warning horn sounding. The airplane lifted off the runway, settled back down, and immediately lifted off the runway again. The pilot retarded the throttle and the airplane departed the runway to the left into the grass. When asked what recommendation the pilot could make as to how the accident could have been prevented, he stated 'use of a checklist.' ## Factual narrative On January 13, 2000, at 1300 mountain standard time, a Beech K35, N9500R, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during initial climb following takeoff from Fillmore Airport, Fillmore, Utah. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the business cross-country flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The intended destination was St. George, Utah. According to the pilot, during takeoff roll on runway 22, the aircraft was "trimmed incorrect[ly] and left the runway premature[ly]." The airplane lifted off the runway, settled back down, and immediately lifted off the runway again. The aircraft had insufficient airspeed and the stall warning horn sounded. He retarded the throttle and the airplane departed the runway to the left into the grass. The propeller, cowling and landing gear were bent, and the fuselage was wrinkled. When asked what recommendation the pilot could make as to how the accident could have been prevented, he stated "use of a checklist." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9500R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9500R-2004-05-10), registration cancelled 2004-05-10, S/N D-6037, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech K35 - Registry model: [Beech K35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-k35) (registry code 1151524) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: D-6037 - Engines: Continental IO-470-C 260 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Business, Part 91 - Operator: Duane R. Adams - Registered owner: Robert G. Glass - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, December 1, 1999 - Departed: U19 - Destination: SGU, ST. GEORGE, UT - Airport: U19, Fillmore Airport, runway 22, 5,050 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 48; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,486 total, 13 in this make and model, 1,147 as pilot in command, 43 in the last 90 days, 33 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 19 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 52 °F, dew point 28 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: MLF, 44 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 20000113000919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000113000919A), Jan 13, 2000: Beech K35, Fillmore, UT, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 13, 2000, at 1300 mountain standard time, a Beech K35, N9500R, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during initial climb… ## Other investigations on N9500R (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 MIA66F0300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0300), Oct 24, 1965: Beechcraft K35 (N9500R), Keystone Hts, FL, substantial damage 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/). 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