Accident · 2010-02-25
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-02-25
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BEECH C23 (N180ED)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Tailwheels Etc Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Tailwheels ETC, Inc.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper placement of the fuel selector valve during takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect the lack of proper markings on the fuel selector stop and fuel selector valve shroud at the last 100-Hour inspection.
Source: NTSB case ERA10FA150Flight 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 | Private | None | 45 | Class 2 (2009-10-07) | 469 total · 6 in this make/model · 391 as PIC · 17 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.