At about 1314 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain in a farm pasture shortly after takeoff. Day visual conditions prevailed. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured.
Shortly after takeoff, at about 300 feet agl, the pilot transmitted a mayday over the tower frequency. The flight was subsequently cleared to land on any runway but no further communication was received. According to witnesses, the airplane was observed in a left-wing-down bank when it impacted a tree, powerlines and then another tree prior to coming to rest. The witnesses further stated they heard the engine producing power; however, they could not determine if both engines were operating. Examination revealed fuel was present in both the left and right wing tanks.
February 13, 2013, New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Cessna T337C Turbo Skymaster
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane was destroyed shortly after takeoff after impacting trees and terrain, resulting in the fatal injury of the airline transport pilot.
- The pilot transmitted a mayday at about 300 feet above ground level, after which witnesses observed the airplane in a left-wing-down bank before impact.
- Witnesses heard the engine producing power, and post-crash examination confirmed fuel was present in both the left and right wing tanks.
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