N6724TBEECH A36 1991-05-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH A36 S/N: E-2163

Summary

On May 16, 1991, a Beech A36 (N6724T) was involved in an incident near Rawlins, WY. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, HIS LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND A PREMATURE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE AND THE RESULTANT FALSE READINGS OF THE POWERPLANT INSTRUMENTS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6724T.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 16, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA106
Location
RAWLINS, WY
Event ID
20001212X17125
Coordinates
41.780281, -107.220634
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, HIS LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND A PREMATURE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE AND THE RESULTANT FALSE READINGS OF THE POWERPLANT INSTRUMENTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-2163
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
A36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A36

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KAUFMAN MELISSA R
Address
807 SNEED RD W
City
FRANKLIN
State / Zip Code
TN 37069-7031
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# SEA91LA106