Rockwell 112TC accident near Los Angeles, California, July 29, 1995
On July 29, 1995, a Rockwell 112TC, registered N4569W, was destroyed in an accident near Los Angeles, California (Whiteman airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
an undetermined aircraft system malfunction, and the pilot's delayed remedial action in response to insufficient braking action and/or inability to control engine power.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 29, 1995
- Place
- Los Angeles, California · Whiteman · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Rockwell 112TC
- Registration
- N4569W · no longer on the register · serial 13059
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The aircraft touched down but did not slow during rollout. The aircraft drifted to the right edge of the runway three times and puffs of smoke were seen in the area of the main landing gear. After rolling the length of the runway and entering the displaced threshold at the end of the runway, the pilot attempted to abort the landing. On the initial climb, the aircraft struck a light pole, overhead utilities, and then crashed into a building. An inspection of the turbocharger, brake system, and powerplant controls revealed no conclusive discrepancies.
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
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 103 hours in all; 40 in this make and model; 10 in the last 30 days
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,516 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, May 10, 1995; 45 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,850 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming TO-360-C1A6D (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: CRQ Carlsbad CA at 11:30 pm
- Destination: WHP CA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 12, 3,960 ft by 40 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 113°F (45°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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