Narrative:
While on a proficiency check flight both pilots attempted to perform a barrel roll (a prohibited aerobatics manoeuvre). The Beech struck the ground shortly before completion of the roll.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The deliberate disregard for Federal Aviation Regulations, GP Express procedures, and prudent concern for safety by the two pilots in their decision to execute an aerobatic manoeuvre during a scheduled check ride flight, and the failure of GP Express management to establish and maintain a commitment to instill professionalism in their pilots consistent with the highest levels of safety necessary for an airline operating scheduled passenger service."
» ICAO Adrep Summary 3/93 (#22)
» NTSB Safety Recommendations A-94-11 and -12
» NTSB Safety Recommendations A-94-13
» NTSB/AAR-94/01/SUM
» Scramble 168
accident date: 28-04-1993
type: Beechcraft C99
registration: N115GP
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Wednesday 28 April 1993 |
| Time: | 23:50 |
| Type: |  Beechcraft C99 Commuter |
| Operator: | GP Express Airlines |
| Registration: | N115GP |
| MSN: | U-228 |
| First flight: | 1986 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6962 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-36 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | 6 km (3.8 mls) NE of Shelton, NE ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Grand Island-Central Nebraska Regional Airport, NE (GRI/KGRI), United States of America |
| Grand Island-Central Nebraska Regional Airport, NE (GRI/KGRI), United States of America |
While on a proficiency check flight both pilots attempted to perform a barrel roll (a prohibited aerobatics manoeuvre). The Beech struck the ground shortly before completion of the roll.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The deliberate disregard for Federal Aviation Regulations, GP Express procedures, and prudent concern for safety by the two pilots in their decision to execute an aerobatic manoeuvre during a scheduled check ride flight, and the failure of GP Express management to establish and maintain a commitment to instill professionalism in their pilots consistent with the highest levels of safety necessary for an airline operating scheduled passenger service."
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» Air Safety Week 10 May 1993 (p. 5,10)» ICAO Adrep Summary 3/93 (#22)
» NTSB Safety Recommendations A-94-11 and -12
» NTSB Safety Recommendations A-94-13
» NTSB/AAR-94/01/SUM
» Scramble 168
Follow-up / safety actions
NTSB issued 3 Safety Recommendations
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accident date: 28-04-1993
type: Beechcraft C99
registration: N115GP
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