Fear of Landing

TNflygirl and the Beech Debonair

On 7 December 2023 a Beech 35‑C33 Debonair crashed in Tennessee, killing the private pilot known as “TNflygirl” and her father. The pilot, a YouTube creator documenting her flight‑training journey, had 390 total flight hours—about 200 in the Debonair—but had not demonstrated proficiency with its complex systems. NTSB investigators found no mechanical failure; instead, the pilot’s inability to manage autopilot trim prompts and possible medication‑induced impairment led to pilot‑induced oscillations and loss of control. The report also highlighted missing endorsements and ignored instructor warnings about her readiness for a high‑performance aircraft.