N118CBBEECH V35A 1991-07-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH V35A S/N: D8983

Summary

On July 24, 1991, a Beech V35A (N118CB) was involved in an accident near Jonesville, VA. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) TO ASSURE THAT THE INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE PROCEDURE WAS FOLLOWED AND THAT THE AIRCRAFT REMAINED CLEAR OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91FA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N118CB.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 24, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91FA068
Location
JONESVILLE, VA
Event ID
20001212X17458
Coordinates
36.679599, -83.110214
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) TO ASSURE THAT THE INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE PROCEDURE WAS FOLLOWED AND THAT THE AIRCRAFT REMAINED CLEAR OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D8983
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
V35A BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VAN HUSS BRUCE L
Address
ROUTE 1 BOX 10
Status
Deregistered
City
JONESVILLE
State / Zip Code
VA 24263
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# BFO91FA068