N1ZBBEECH 55 1992-10-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH 55 S/N: TC-1943

Summary

On October 19, 1992, a Beech 55 (N1ZB) was involved in an accident near Leicester, MA. 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 FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDE PATH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND HIS LACK OF RECENT INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93FA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1ZB.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 19, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93FA026
Location
LEICESTER, MA
Event ID
20001211X15928
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDE PATH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND HIS LACK OF RECENT INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-1943
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
55 BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
POWELL ROBERT L DBA
Address
8000 CESSNA AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
GAITHERSBURG
State / Zip Code
MD 20879
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# NYC93FA026