N3735YBEECH A36 1991-10-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BEECH A36 S/N: E-1767

Summary

On October 17, 1991, a Beech A36 (N3735Y) was involved in an accident near Selma, AL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT COUNTERWEIGHT BLADE, WHICH RESULTED FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT PIN BUSHINGS, DUE TO CORROSION FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3735Y.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 17, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92LA010
Location
SELMA, AL
Event ID
20001212X18243
Coordinates
32.409679, -87.030494
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT COUNTERWEIGHT BLADE, WHICH RESULTED FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT PIN BUSHINGS, DUE TO CORROSION FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-1767
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
A36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LE GRAND DALE
Address
UNIVERSITY STATION BOX 2103
Status
Deregistered
City
ENID
State / Zip Code
OK 73702
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# ATL92LA010