N3342VBEECH 35 1992-01-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH 35 S/N: D-805

Summary

On January 18, 1992, a Beech 35 (N3342V) was involved in an incident near Nucla, CO. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER STATIC BALANCE OF THE RUDDERVATORS FOLLOWING REBUILDING/REPAINTING, WHICH RESULTED IN EMPENNAGE FLUTTER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN92FA028. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3342V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 18, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92FA028
Location
NUCLA, CO
Event ID
20001211X13977
Coordinates
38.259899, -108.550048
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER STATIC BALANCE OF THE RUDDERVATORS FOLLOWING REBUILDING/REPAINTING, WHICH RESULTED IN EMPENNAGE FLUTTER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-805
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
35

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RICHARDS JAMES D
Address
PO BOX 153
City
NUCLA
State / Zip Code
CO 81424-0153
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# DEN92FA028