Beech 99 accident near Évora, Pt, August 14, 2009
On August 14, 2009 at about 6:05 pm local time, a Beech 99, registered FBTME, was destroyed in an accident during emergency descent near Évora (Évora Airport). It was a skydiving flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 14, 2009 · about 6:05 pm local time
- Place
- Évora, Portugal · Évora Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 99 A · all 99s on the register
- Registration
- FBTME · no longer on the register · serial U79
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Skydiving flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 14, 2009, at 1805 coordinated universal time a Beechcraft 99, registered F-BTME, was destroyed when it impacted a building during a go-around near Évora, Portugal. A post impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Évora, Portugal. According to the Portuguese government, the accident airplane was conducting skydiving operations when the left engine experienced a loss of engine power. The airplane returned uneventfully to the airport; however, during the approach, the pilot elected to perform a go-around. During the go-around the airplane turned to the left and collided with a building. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Portuguese government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves Praça Duque de Saldanha, 31 - 4 1050-094 LISBOA
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during emergency descent defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
Pilot
- Medical certificate: Unknown
- Seat: unk
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 10,400 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Pratt And Whitney PT6A (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Pratt And Whitney PT6A (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: LPEV Evora
- Destination: LPEV Evora
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 310° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 3,500 ft
- Temperature: 97°F (36°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 29.86 inHg
- Observation at 6:00 pm from LPBJ, 27 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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