N3674BBEECH A36 1990-04-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH A36 S/N: E-1710

Summary

On April 07, 1990, a Beech A36 (N3674B) was involved in an accident near Kneeland, CA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF IFR PROCEDURES BY FAILING TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE FOR THE SEGMENT OF THE APPROACH THAT HE WAS FLYING. THE HILLY/MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3674B.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 7, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA138
Location
KNEELAND, CA
Event ID
20001212X22936
Coordinates
40.669963, -123.880508
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF IFR PROCEDURES BY FAILING TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE FOR THE SEGMENT OF THE APPROACH THAT HE WAS FLYING. THE HILLY/MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-1710
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# LAX90FA138