Accident · 2021-07-10
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-07-10
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BEECH C90 (N3688P)
- Operating rule
- PUBU
- Operator
- Falcon Executive Aviation, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Falcon Executive Aviation, Inc.
Probable cause
The failure and separation of the left wing’s outboard section due to a fatigue crack in the lower spar cap. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s decision to repair the wing spar instead of replacing it as recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. Also contributing to the accident was the failure of the Non-Destructive Testing inspector to detect the fatigue crack during inspection.
Source: NTSB case WPR21FA266Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 48 | Class 2 (2021-05-28) | 10,400 total · 10,300 as PIC |
| Other flight crew | None recorded | — | 62 | — | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.