N3GEBEECH V35TC 1991-11-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH V35TC S/N: D8407

Summary

On November 20, 1991, a Beech V35TC (N3GE) was involved in an accident near Jasper, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONTINUE A NORMAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3GE.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 20, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92FA024
Location
JASPER, TX
Event ID
20001212X18445
Coordinates
30.920318, -93.989158
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONTINUE A NORMAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D8407
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
V35TC BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WARD JOHN W
Address
1101 WOODLAND PARK
Status
Deregistered
City
JASPER
State / Zip Code
TX 75951
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# FTW92FA024