N46MJBEECH A36 1991-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH A36 S/N: E-1427

Summary

On October 14, 1991, a Beech A36 (N46MJ) was involved in an accident near Lakeville, MN. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ENCOUNTER WITH WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR FORMATION OF AIRFRAME ICING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92FA009. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46MJ.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 14, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92FA009
Location
LAKEVILLE, MN
Event ID
20001212X18258
Coordinates
44.670768, -93.240348
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ENCOUNTER WITH WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR FORMATION OF AIRFRAME ICING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-1427
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KIRVIDA GENERAL INC
Address
550 8TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
NORTH BRANCH
State / Zip Code
MN 55056
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# CHI92FA009