NTSB Confirms Elevator Plug Caused Rob Holland Accident
The final report closes an investigation that initially focused on damage surrounding a customized elevator counterweight system.
The final report closes an investigation that initially focused on damage surrounding a customized elevator counterweight system.
The aircraft impacted wooded terrain near a Bowie neighborhood during an apparent training flight.
Four people were killed when the Beech C90 impacted terrain northeast of Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.
The agency is advising first responders to contact the NTSB before attempting to disable undeployed systems.
The Pacific Aerospace 750XL went down shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport.
Boardman was a former NAAA president and longtime Nebraska aerial application operator known for mentoring pilots and advancing industry safety.
The aircraft was producing power and operating normally during an aerobatic practice flight before impact.
The aircraft was on a positioning flight to Texas when the crew reported an emergency after takeoff.
Investigators conclude pilot stalled the Lancair during arrival.
Recommendations follow wet-runway overrun investigations.