N256TA — 1967 Beech 65-A90

Aircraft record

Serial number

LJ-256

Manufacturer

Beech

Model

65-A90

Year

1967

Category

Fixed wing multi-engine

Engine

P&w Pt6a Ser

Registration

Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

1. WPR19MA177Jun 22, 2019Mokuleia, HIFatal · 11 fatal

   The pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity limit and the pilot’s lack of training and experience with the handling qualities of the airplane in this flight regime; (2) the failure of Oahu Parachute Center and its contract mechanic to maintain the airplane in an airworthy condition and to detect and repair the airplane’s twisted left wing, which reduced the airplane’s stall margin; and (3) the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) insufficient regulatory framework for overseeing parachute jump operations. Contributing to the pilot’s training deficiencies was the FAA’s lack of awareness that the pilot’s flight instructor was providing substandard training.

2. WPR16LA150Jul 24, 2016Byron, CANo injuries

   The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow prescribed spin recovery procedures, which resulted in increased airspeed and airflow and the subsequent overstress separation of the right horizontal stabilizer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the center of gravity being aft of the limit.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Beech 65-A90).

1. Sep 4, 2021deregistered — N80896 Llc

Frequently asked

Has N256TA been in an accident?

Yes. N256TA appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N256TA?

N256TA is a 1967 Beech 65-A90 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number LJ-256.

Has N256TA been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N256TA (WPR19MA177) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.