Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 16, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA261
Location
WALLA WALLA, WA
Event ID
20001212X16380
Coordinates
46.109821, -118.299484
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER STATIC BALANCE OF THE RUDDERVATORS FOLLOWING REBUILDING/REPAINTING, WHICH RESULTED IN EMPENNAGE FLUTTER. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE TRIM TABS AND AN ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3081V
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-496
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AIRCRAFT SALVAGE AND REBUILD INC
Address
100 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
OMAK
State / Zip Code
WA 98841-9351
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# SEA91FA261