N8737MBEECH A24 1992-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BEECH A24 S/N: M-526

Summary

On August 31, 1992, a Beech A24 (N8737M) was involved in an accident near Griswold, CT. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE TOUCHING DOWN SHORT OF THE INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8737M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 31, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA183
Location
GRISWOLD, CT
Event ID
20001211X15527
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE TOUCHING DOWN SHORT OF THE INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-526
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A24 BE24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
STATE AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
WESTERLY
State / Zip Code
RI 02891
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# NYC92LA183