Beechcraft G36 N229TT

Summary

On 9 February 2026 at about 22:32 local time, a Beechcraft G36 registered N229TT was involved in an accident near Gainesville, Georgia, United States. 4 people were on board. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No probable cause has been published yet; this accident is still under investigation.

Date

9 February 2026 at 22:32

Classification

Accident

Location

Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Nearest airport

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL)

Coordinates

34.2864, -83.8415

Aircraft

Beechcraft G36

Registration

N229TT

Category

Airplane

Year built

2010

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Gainesville → Cherokee

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA26LA109

Injuries not recorded.

The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. The investigation is still open; a final report usually follows one to two years after the accident.

Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.

Read the full NTSB narrative

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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.