Accident · 2009-08-21
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-08-21
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY 58 (N167TB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC
Probable cause
The complete loss of thrust due to the second-in-command’s (SIC) inadvertent feathering of both propellers during a high-speed, low-altitude approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s inadequate monitoring of the SIC’s performance. Chairman Hersman and Member Rosekind did not approve this probable cause. Chairman Hersman filed a dissenting statement, which Member Rosekind joined. Member Rosekind filed a dissenting statement, which Chairman Hersman joined. Member Sumwalt filed a concurring statement, which Vice Chairman Hart and Member Weener joined. The statements can be found in the public docket for this accident.
Source: NTSB case ERA09LA469Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 54 | Class 1 (2009-01-01) | 15,628 total · 2,241 in this make/model · 168 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 42 | Class 1 (2008-11-01) | 1,575 total · 607 in this make/model · 225 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.