N38CLBEECH 58 1992-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH 58 S/N: TH-829

Summary

On August 01, 1992, a Beech 58 (N38CL) was involved in an incident near West Chester, PA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN ENCOUNTER WITH WINDSHEAR WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE LANDING HARD AND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38CL.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 1, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA138
Location
WEST CHESTER, PA
Event ID
20001211X15490
Coordinates
39.990253, -75.599166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENCOUNTER WITH WINDSHEAR WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE LANDING HARD AND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TH-829
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
58 BE58
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
STEVE WENTWORTH
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# NYC92LA138