N617DBEECH C35 1992-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH C35 S/N: D-2875

Summary

On August 05, 1992, a Beech C35 (N617D) was involved in an accident near Leslie, AR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC. FACTORS WERE FOG, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA202. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N617D.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 5, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92FA202
Location
LESLIE, AR
Event ID
20001211X15402
Coordinates
35.819362, -92.549308
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC. FACTORS WERE FOG, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-2875
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
C35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ORDWAY DUSTIN P
Address
110 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CONWAY
State / Zip Code
AR 72032
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# FTW92FA202