# NTSB ERA26LA109: Hawker Beechcraft G36, N229TT, Gainesville, GA, February 9, 2026

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report
- Date: February 9, 2026, 17:32 local (22:32 UTC)
- Place: Gainesville, GA
- Coordinates: 34.28636, -83.841469 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.2864&lon=-83.8415&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Enroute-climb to cruise: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor, 2 uninjured; on the ground: 2 minor
- Status: Investigation ongoing
- Investigation class: Class 3
- NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation
- Parties: FAA/FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 202414
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA26LA109
- NTSB preliminary report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202414/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA109

## Preliminary report

On February 09, 2026, about 1732 eastern standard time, a Beechcraft G36, N229TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gainesville, Georgia. The pilot and flight instructor were uninjured, and two occupants of separate automobiles received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to build flight hours with a flight instructor to satisfy insurance requirements for single-pilot operations. Preliminary ADS-B data showed that after departing from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Gainesville, Georgia, the airplane flew north about 115 miles and performed an approach to the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (DKX), Knoxville, Tennessee. Shortly after departing DKX, the airplane flew about 90 miles east and landed at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI), Blountville, Tennessee. The airplane then departed TRI and returned to GVL. Shortly after arriving at GVL, the airplane departed again and flew northwest for about 4 miles. The airplane then made a 180° left turn and proceeded back toward GVL. After flying for about 2 miles, the airplane made another left turn and lined up with Browns Ridge Rd. The last preliminary data point showed the airplane flying just above Browns Bridge Rd. The pilot and flight instructor reported that the previous legs of the flight were uneventful and the airplane operated normally. The flight instructor reported that the second takeoff and departure from GVL was normal; however, during the climb to their cruise altitude, the engine rpm gauge indicated over 3,400 rpm (the maximum rpm of the engine was 2,700 rpm). The engine rpm subsequently fluctuated between 1,600 and 3,400, and the engine ran rough and sputtered. They initiated a return to GVN, but determined they would be unable to reach the runway, and elected to perform a forced landing to Browns Bridge Rd. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted 3 automobiles. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed it had sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the fuselage. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Enroute-climb to cruise: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341) (defining event); cases with it: [Hawker Beechcraft G36, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?model=4220009), [All aircraft, 3,820 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N229TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229TT), registered now, S/N E-3929, built 2010 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP G36
- Registry model: [Hawker Beechcraft G36](https://openairdocs.org/model/hawker-beechcraft-g36) (registry code 4220009) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-550-B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-b) (registry code 17208, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: E-3929
- Year built: 2010
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Departed: GVL, Gainesville, GA
- Destination: CNI, Cherokee, GA
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: GVL, Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 80° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 46 °F, dew point 21 °F
- Altimeter: 30.29 inHg
- Observed at: KGVL, 1 nm away
- METAR: METAR KGVL 091653Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP257 T00781056

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