N7968MBEECH B35-C33A 1990-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH B35-C33A S/N: CE-99

Summary

On April 10, 1990, a Beech B35-C33A (N7968M) was involved in an accident near Le Compte, LA. 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 CONTINUATION OF VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEF AND HIS INADEQUATE EVALUTION OF EXISTING WEATHER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA094. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7968M.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 10, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA094
Location
LE COMPTE, LA
Event ID
20001212X22921
Coordinates
31.079294, -92.389991
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 CONTINUATION OF VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEF AND HIS INADEQUATE EVALUTION OF EXISTING WEATHER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CE-99
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
B35-C33A BE33
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DETWEILER A CLAYTON
Address
RURAL ROUTE 3 PO BOX 77
Status
Deregistered
City
SARASOTA
State / Zip Code
FL 33580
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# FTW90FA094