N2908BBEECH D35 1993-02-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BEECH D35 S/N: D-3553

Summary

On February 11, 1993, a Beech D35 (N2908B) was involved in an accident near San Manuel, AZ. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2908B.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 11, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA134
Location
SAN MANUEL, AZ
Event ID
20001211X11855
Coordinates
32.619670, -110.589515
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-3553
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
D35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAY LAWRENCE H JR
Address
3241 S PORTIA
Status
Deregistered
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85730
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93LA134