N6036EBEECH V35B 1991-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH V35B S/N: D10272

Summary

On July 07, 1991, a Beech V35B (N6036E) was involved in an accident near Roche Harbor, WA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PLAN HIS TAKEOFF PATH TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. THE RISING TERRAIN AND DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA157. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6036E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 7, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA157
Location
ROCHE HARBOR, WA
Event ID
20001212X17685
Coordinates
48.529270, -123.060462
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PLAN HIS TAKEOFF PATH TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. THE RISING TERRAIN AND DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D10272
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
V35B BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MEES DAVID J
Address
459 HOMER 2
Status
Deregistered
City
PALO ALTO
State / Zip Code
CA 94301
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# SEA91FA157