MINR · BEECH B24R · 2016-05-10 · Groveland, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR16LA105
Event ID
20160511X13324
Type
Accident
Date
2016-05-10
Location
Groveland, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.85889, -120.166664
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
B24R
Registration
N2052L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to conduct an upslope, downwind takeoff combined with an improper flap setting, which resulted in the airplane's inability to clear trees beyond the runway end. The reason for the improper flap setting could not be determined.