NTSB Identification: CHI03LA067
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, February 09, 2003 in Urbana, IL
Aircraft: Beech BE-G35, registration: N4668D
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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On February 9, 2003, at 1400 central standard time, a Beech BE-G35, N4668D, sustained substantial damage while maneuvering. The Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight departed Frasca Field (C16), Urbana, Illinois, on a local training flight. The pilot had performed chandelles, lazy eights, and was performing steep turns when the rudder pedals began to vibrate while in a left turn. The pilot landed at C16 without incident. Ground inspection revealed that the left ruddervator was loose, the left stabilator spar was cracked, and the fuselage was wrinkled ahead of the ruddervators. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed.