Beechcraft Premier IA — Other Documents

This document is an Aviation Accident Final Report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concerning the crash of a Hawker Beechcraft model 390 (Premier IA) business jet, registered as N26DK. The accident occurred on March 17, 2013, near South Bend, Indiana, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and fatalities among the occupants. The report details the events leading up to the accident, including a dual engine shutdown during cruise flight, the actions taken by the pilots, and the subsequent crash into residential structures. It also includes an analysis of the cockpit voice recorder data, findings regarding the pilots' actions, and the probable causes of the accident.

• The aircraft involved was a Hawker Beechcraft model 390 (Premier IA).
• The maximum takeoff weight of the aircraft is 12,500 pounds.
• Both engines were inadvertently shut down during cruise flight, leading to a loss of control.
• The pilot had approximately 613.7 hours of total flight experience.
• The accident occurred on March 17, 2013, near South Bend, Indiana.