Crash of a Beechcraft A60 Duke in Roy
Date & Time:
Jul 26, 1972 at 0730 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N147E
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
El Paso - Roy
MSN:
P-148
YOM:
1970
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
750.00
Circumstances:
After landing at Roy, the twin engine airplane did not decelerate as expected, continued its course then went through fences and came to rest in flames. Both occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Spontaneous and improper action on part of the pilot who remained the engine power full ON after landing for unknown reason. Improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls.
Final Report:
