N887RBEECH 35-C33 1991-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH 35-C33 S/N: CD-260

Summary

On August 13, 1991, a Beech 35-C33 (N887R) was involved in an accident near Dalhart, TX. 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 FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE AND EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N887R.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 13, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA147
Location
DALHART, TX
Event ID
20001212X17859
Coordinates
36.059146, -102.509811
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 FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE AND EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CD-260
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
35-C33 BE33
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SKY RIDERS INC
Address
C/O E JONES 613 WEST E ST
Status
Deregistered
City
MCCOOK
State / Zip Code
NE 69001
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# FTW91FA147