Beechcraft D18S N1827M

Summary

On 11 January 2000 at about 04:24 local time, a Beechcraft D18S registered N1827M, operated by Methow Aviation, was involved in an accident near Everett, Washington, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

11 January 2000 at 04:24

Classification

Accident

Location

Everett, Washington, United States

Nearest airport

Snohomish County (PAE)

Coordinates

47.8890, -122.2502

Aircraft

Beechcraft D18S

Registration

N1827M

Category

Airplane

Engines

2

Operator

Methow Aviation

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Positioning

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Burlington

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

IMC

Light

Night/Dark

NTSB number

SEA00LA036

Nobody was injured.

Loss of aircraft control during initial climb for undetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the start, taxi and run-up were normal. The engines were producing full power for the takeoff ground roll. The pilot stated that the airplane lifted off and attained an altitude of approximately five feet when it began to bank and roll to the left. The pilot applied corrective action, however, the airplane would not respond. The pilot elected to abort the take off and reduced engine power. The airplane touched down in the soft dirt/grass next to the runway. The main landing gear collapsed and the airplane slid to a stop. The pilot reported that there was no indication of a mechanical failure or malfunction with the engines. An FAA inspector verified flight control continuity with no abnormalities noted.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.