BEECH A36
Athens, TX — March 4, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 4, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA186 |
| Event ID | 20090304X53013 |
| Location | Athens, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.16389, -95.82833 |
| Airport | Athens Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control during his unauthorized use of the airplane.
Full Narrative
After jumpstarting the airplane, the non-certificated pilot elected to takeoff without the airplane owner's knowledge or permission. A short time later the airplane was located in a wooded area approximately 2 miles northeast of the airport. The airplane's right wing had been separated from the fuselage during the impact. The pilot was later apprehended by law enforcement officers while attempting to retrieve his automobile from the airport. Inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) later interviewed the pilot at the county jail. When asked what had caused the accident, the pilot responded that he didn't know and that another person had crashed the airplane. Although the pilot reported to FAA inspectors that he had accumulated 200-300 total flight hours, it could not be verified.
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.