Accident · 2023-08-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-08-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BEECH C-99 (N261SW)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Ameriflight, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Ameriflight, LLC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly set the rudder trim position which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate checklist procedures prior to takeoff.
Source: NTSB case CEN23LA363Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 27 | Class 1 (2023-07-06) | 1,218 total · 26 in this make/model · 397 as PIC · 66 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.