N30RRBEECH 65 1992-05-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH 65 S/N: LC186

Summary

On May 16, 1992, a Beech 65 (N30RR) was involved in an accident near Madison, VA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT INITIATED VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LOW CEILING, HIGH TERRAIN, AND LOW ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92FA064. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30RR.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 16, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92FA064
Location
MADISON, VA
Event ID
20001211X14577
Coordinates
38.370014, -78.250976
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT INITIATED VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LOW CEILING, HIGH TERRAIN, AND LOW ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
LC186
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
65 BE65
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCGEE TIMBER CORP
Address
3328 TREXLER BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
ALLENTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 18105
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# BFO92FA064