N3822BBEECH F.35 1991-02-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH F.35 S/N: D-4083

Summary

On February 05, 1991, a Beech F.35 (N3822B) was involved in an accident near Sidney, OH. 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 INTENTIONAL VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR DIRECTIVES AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91FA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3822B.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 5, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA090
Location
SIDNEY, OH
Event ID
20001212X16419
Coordinates
40.279380, -84.159172
Nearest Airport
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 INTENTIONAL VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR DIRECTIVES AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-4083
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
F.35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GROFF CHARLES T
Address
1320 EAST EDWARD DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
TIPP CITY
State / Zip Code
OH 45371
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# CHI91FA090