N2957VBEECH 35 1991-09-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

BEECH 35 S/N: D-352

Summary

On September 27, 1991, a Beech 35 (N2957V) was involved in an accident near Cheswold, DE. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ARREST AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE AND CRAB ANGLE WHILE LANDING HIS AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2957V.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 27, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA085
Location
CHESWOLD, DE
Event ID
20001212X18041
Coordinates
39.220081, -75.579521
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ARREST AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE AND CRAB ANGLE WHILE LANDING HIS AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-352
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LEELAND CLINTON H
Address
1343 REDWOOD LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
CALIFORNIA
State / Zip Code
MD 20619
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# BFO91LA085