1 fatal · RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY 58 · 2009-08-21 · Teterboro, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA09LA469
Event ID
20090821X62833
Type
Accident
Date
2009-08-21
Location
Teterboro, NJ, USA
Coordinates
40.849998, -74.056388
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Model
58
Registration
N167TB
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
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.