Flight Information
- Operator: PDII LLC
- Aircraft Type: Hawker Beechcraft 400XP
- Registration: N95GK
- Departure Airport: Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field, Bentonville, AR (KVBT)
- Destination Airport: Concord Regional Airport, NC (USA/KJQF)
Incident Overview
- Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- Time: 14:10 CST
- Location: Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field, Bentonville, AR (KVBT), United States
- Flight Phase: Takeoff
- Nature: Executive (Business flight)
- Occupants: 7 (2 pilots, 5 passengers)
- Fatalities: None
- Injuries: 3 seriously injured
Aircraft Details
- Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN): RK-027
- Engine Model: Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5
- Year of Manufacture: 1991
On February 14, 2024, about 1410 central standard time, a Beech 400A airplane, N95GK, was substantially damage when it was involved in an accident in Bentonville, Arkansas. The 2 pilots and 3 out of 2 passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a business flight.
According to preliminary information, while on takeoff from the Bentonville Municipal Airport (VBT), Bentonville, Arkansas, the pilot pulled the control yoke back to rotate the airplane and the control yoke was unresponsive. He aborted the takeoff, but insufficient runway remained to stop. The airplane departed the end of runway 18 and came to rest in mud and grass. During the runway overrun, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing sustained substantial damage.
Inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the accident site and visually examined the airplane. The elevator control cable was found separated in the area of the vertical stabilizer.
The airplane was retained for further examination.
Cause of Crash
Primary Cause: The pilot experienced unresponsiveness of the control yoke during takeoff. After aborting the takeoff, insufficient runway remained, leading to a runway overrun. The airplane came to rest in mud and grass, and the right main landing gear collapsed.
Investigation Status
- Investigation Agency: NTSB
- Confidence Rating: Information verified through accident investigation authorities
- Report Status: Preliminary report
- Report Number: CEN24LA115
Supporting Information
https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/plane-goes-off-runway-bentonville-municipal-airport/527-4177d853-aa5d-4998-9922-c01ff383ce78
@FlightEmergency plane off the runway in Bentonville Arkansas. #bentonville #plane #planes #crash pic.twitter.com/qz0P8rbeTA
— imme (@Tythemeddep) February 14, 2024
A minor plane crash at the Bentonville airport is the most exciting thing to happen in this town in weeks. pic.twitter.com/AmUyRnUoXx
— Kyle Henry (@mrkylehenry) February 14, 2024
A plane went off the runway at Thaden Field in Bentonville. Two people went to a hospital with minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/ZFUcz6LMSv
— Tracy Neal (@NWATracy) February 14, 2024
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