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    A Britten-Norman BN-2A airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Beaver Island, Michigan on November 13, 2021, killing 4 passengers and seriously injuring 1. The airplane departed Charlevoix Municipal Airport for a flight to Welke Airport on Beaver Island. According to preliminary data, the airplane descended from 1500 feet and was maneuvering for landing when it crashed 320 feet short of the runway, killing the pilot and most of the passengers. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

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    A Britten-Norman BN-2A airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Beaver Island, Michigan on November 13, 2021, killing 4 passengers and seriously injuring 1. The airplane departed Charlevoix Municipal Airport for a flight to Welke Airport on Beaver Island. According to preliminary data, the airplane descended from 1500 feet and was maneuvering for landing when it crashed 320 feet short of the runway, killing the pilot and most of the passengers. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

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    A Britten-Norman BN-2A airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Beaver Island, Michigan on November 13, 2021, killing 4 passengers and seriously injuring 1. The airplane departed Charlevoix Municipal Airport for a flight to Welke Airport on Beaver Island. According to preliminary data, the airplane descended from 1500 feet and was maneuvering for landing when it crashed 320 feet short of the runway, killing the pilot and most of the passengers. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

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    National Transportation Safety Board

    Aviation Accident Preliminary Report

    Location: Beaver Island, MI Accident Number: CEN22FA031


    Date & Time: November 13, 2021, 13:49 Local Registration: N866JA
    Aircraft: BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2A Injuries: 4 Fatal, 1 Serious
    Flight Conducted
    Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled
    Under:

    On November 13, 2021, at 1349 eastern standard time, a Britten Norman BN-2A airplane,
    N866JA, was Substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident on Beaver Island,
    Michigan. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured, and one passenger received
    serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
    Part 135 air taxi flight.

    The airplane departed the Charlevoix Municipal Airport (CVX), at 1332, with the pilot and 4
    passengers on-board. After departing CVX, the airplane turned north and proceeded directly
    toward the Welke Airport (6Y8), on Beaver Island, Michigan. The enroute portion of the flight
    was conducted about 1500 ft. above mean sea level (msl), and the airplane remained at this
    altitude until the it was about 3 nautical miles (nm) from 6Y. At this point, the airplane began
    descending and was maneuvered toward a straight-in approach to runway 35 at 6Y8. The
    Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data ended about 0.24 nm south of the
    accident site.

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    This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when
    the final report has been completed.
    Figure 1: Overview of the ADS-B flight track.

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    This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when
    the final report has been completed.
    Figure 2: Plot of ADS-B flight track data for the final portion of the accident flight

    The airplane impacted the ground about 110 ft east of the extended centerline of runway 35,
    and 320 ft south of the runway threshold. The turf runway was 3.500 ft long and had a
    displaced threshold just beyond its intersection with paved runway 9/27. Impact signatures
    indicated that the airplane struck the ground in a left wing low, nose low attitude. The front of
    the fuselage was crushed upward and aft.

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    This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when
    the final report has been completed.
    Figure 3: Overall view of the airplane wreckage at the accident site

    All major components of the airplane were located at the accident scene. Flight control
    continuity was established from the cockpit controls to each respective control surface except
    for cuts made by first responders for occupant extraction. Engine control continuity was
    established from the cockpit to each engine except for cuts made by first responders for
    occupant extraction. The wing flaps were found in an extended position.

    Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information


    Aircraft Make: BRITTEN-NORMAN Registration: N866JA

    Model/Series: BN-2A Aircraft Category: Airplane

    Amateur Built:
    Operator: Operating Certificate(s) Commuter air carrier (135)
    Held:
    Operator Designator Code: ECLA

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    This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when
    the final report has been completed.
    Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
    Conditions at Accident Site: VMC Condition of Light: Day
    Observation Facility, Elevation: KSJX,666 ft msl Observation Time: 13:55 Local
    Distance from Accident Site: 3 Nautical Miles Temperature/Dew Point: 4°C /0°C
    Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 2000 ft AGL Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 11 knots / 20 knots, 320°
    Lowest Ceiling: Visibility: 10 miles
    Altimeter Setting: 29.73 inches Hg Type of Flight Plan Filed:
    Departure Point: Charlevoix, MI (CVX) Destination: Beaver Island, MI (6Y8)

    Wreckage and Impact Information


    Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal Aircraft Damage: Substantial
    Passenger Injuries: 3 Fatal, 1 Serious Aircraft Fire: None
    Ground Injuries: Aircraft Explosion: None
    Total Injuries: 4 Fatal, 1 Serious Latitude, 45.719909,-85.517729
    Longitude:

    Administrative Information
    Investigator In Charge (IIC): Brannen, John
    Additional Participating Persons: Thomas Kozura; Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, MI
    Troy Helgeson; Lycoming Engines; Williamsport, PA
    Justin Doxey; Air Accidents Investigation Branch
    Note:

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    This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when
    the final report has been completed.

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