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Crash of a Socata TBM700 in Kennesaw: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 15, 2008 at 1457 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N484RJ
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Albany - Kennesaw
MSN:
333
YOM:
2005
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
975
Captain / Total hours on type:
44.00
Aircraft flight hours:
398
Circumstances:
During approach to runway 9, the tower controller instructed the pilot to perform an “S” turn 3 miles from the runway. The pilot initiated the “S” turn to the left, and after turning back to the right towards the runway to complete the other half of the turn, the controller advised the pilot that he did not need to finish the maneuver, and could turn onto final approach. The last recorded ground speed was 89 knots when the pilot banked the airplane sharply to the left at this time, witnesses stated that the airplane seemed to do a wing over onto its back and go straight down. Flight simulation tests revealed that while making a steep turn and not adding power, as the bank angle increased the airspeed would decrease and the airplane would enter an aerodynamic stall. Toxicology testing indicated that the pilot had been using tramadol, a prescription painkiller with potentially impairing effects. The pilot had not reported its use on his most recent application for airman medical certificate approximately 20 months prior to the accident. It is unclear what role, if any, the medication or the condition for which it might have been used played in the accident.
Probable cause:
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III in Kennesaw: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 19, 1985 at 1116 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N5473G
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kennesaw – Saint Petersburg
MSN:
421C-0220
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
1770
Captain / Total hours on type:
450.00
Aircraft flight hours:
1700
Circumstances:
The aircraft lost power on right engine shortly after take-off. The aircraft crashed and burned in a wooded area several miles southwest of the airport. The right engine was severely damaged in the fire. No pre-impact malfunction could be documented. Examination of the propeller did not reveal damage consistent with that usually found when a propeller is in the feathered position. The flap jack screw was found in the 10-15° position. Both engines had a history of shut down at low power settings during taxi. The right engine had 'burbled' during the previous flight and the left engine shut down after landing.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power (total) - mech failure/malf
Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb
Findings
1. (c) operation with known deficiencies in equipment - improper - pilot in command
2. (c) miscellaneous - undetermined
3. (c) reason for occurrence undetermined
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Occurrence #2: forced landing
Phase of operation: descent - emergency
Findings
4. (c) remedial action - not performed - pilot in command
5. (c) propeller feathering - not used - pilot in command
6. (c) lack of total experience in type of aircraft - pilot in command
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Occurrence #3: in flight collision with object
Phase of operation: descent - emergency
Findings
7. Object - tree(s)
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Occurrence #4: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: descent - emergency
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III in Kennesaw: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1984 at 0732 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N98457
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
421C-0050
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
869
Captain / Total hours on type:
11.00
Circumstances:
According to witnesses, the aircraft entered clouds at low altitude during the initial climb after takeoff. They reported that the aircraft then turned sharply back toward the airport and descended below the clouds. It rolled out in the direction of the crash site with the wings rocking. One witness said the aircraft 'turned over 2 or 3 times' before it crashed. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was evident. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight encounter with weather
Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb
Findings
1. (c) preflight planning/preparation - inadequate - pilot in command
2. (f) weather condition - low ceiling
3. (f) weather condition - fog
4. (c) vfr flight into imc - inadvertent - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: loss of control - in flight
Phase of operation: maneuvering - turn to reverse direction
Findings
5. Maneuver - initiated - pilot in command
6. (c) airspeed - not maintained - pilot in command
7. Stall/spin - uncontrolled - pilot in command
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Occurrence #3: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: descent – uncontrolled
Final Report: