N77YBEECH F-33A 1991-03-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

BEECH F-33A S/N: CE-920

Summary

On March 04, 1991, a Beech F-33A (N77Y) was involved in an accident near West Brookfield, MA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO FLY THE AIRPLANE IN CONDITIONS THAT PREVENTED HIM FROM SEEING AND AVOIDING HIGHER TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DECISION TO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH INTO PALMER, AND THE REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO RAIN, FOG AND NIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77Y.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 4, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA080
Location
WEST BROOKFIELD, MA
Event ID
20001212X16674
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO FLY THE AIRPLANE IN CONDITIONS THAT PREVENTED HIM FROM SEEING AND AVOIDING HIGHER TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DECISION TO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH INTO PALMER, AND THE REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO RAIN, FOG AND NIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CE-920
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F-33A BE33
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WALBACH PROPERTIES CORP
Address
1 HART'S COVE
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
NH 03854
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# NYC91FA080