N23535BEECH 36 1991-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH 36 S/N: E-1177

Summary

On March 16, 1991, a Beech 36 (N23535) was involved in an accident near New Braunfels, TX. 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 PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE AND FAILURE TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, LOW CEILING, RAIN, AND FOG.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N23535.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 16, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA049
Location
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
Event ID
20001212X16598
Coordinates
29.700836, -98.109611
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE AND FAILURE TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, LOW CEILING, RAIN, AND FOG.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-1177
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BIG RED AVIATION INC
Address
6560 FANNIN #1440
Status
Deregistered
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77030
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# FTW91FA049