BEECH 35
Wheeling, IL — August 18, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA499 |
| Event ID | 20130822X14955 |
| Location | Wheeling, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.11417, -87.91528 |
| Airport | Chicago Executive |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 35 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of control due to the passenger’s inadvertent application of left rudder during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot and two passengers planned on a local flight. The beginning of the takeoff roll was normal, with light winds down the runway. According to the pilot, when the airplane reached about 60-65 knots, the right seat passenger inadvertently pushed on the left rudder pedal. The pilot was unable to stop the turn; the airplane departed the runway surface and proceeded down a grass embankment. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the outboard section of the left wing and aileron. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.