Aviation Accident Summary NYC92GA092

ROANOKE, VA, USA

Aircraft #1

N30721

BEECH BE-200

Analysis

WHILE CLIMBING TO 14000 FEET, THE LEFT PROPELLER WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. THE STATIC DISCHARGED OCCURRED THROUGH THE RIGHT ELEVATOR, RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

Probable Cause and Findings

A LIGHTNING STRIKE WHICH DISCHARGED THROUGH THE RIGHT ELEVATOR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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