N9321QBEECH 58 1992-11-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH 58 S/N: TH182

Summary

On November 25, 1992, a Beech 58 (N9321Q) was involved in an accident near West Columbia, SC. 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: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENT EQUIPMENT, HIS IMPROPER DESCENT, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH. A FACTOR WAS THE OPERATOR'S INADEQUATE SURVEILLANCE OF THE PILOT'S PROCEDURES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93FA028. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9321Q.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 25, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93FA028
Location
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
Event ID
20001211X15983
Coordinates
33.939380, -81.149597
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENT EQUIPMENT, HIS IMPROPER DESCENT, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH. A FACTOR WAS THE OPERATOR'S INADEQUATE SURVEILLANCE OF THE PILOT'S PROCEDURES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TH182
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
58 BE58
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GRAND STRAND AVIATION INC
Address
ROUTE 2 BOX 69
Status
Deregistered
City
MAXTON
State / Zip Code
NC 28364
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# ATL93FA028