N511BBEECH A35 1990-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH A35 S/N: D-1532

Summary

On May 14, 1990, a Beech A35 (N511B) was involved in an incident near Washington, MO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER STATIC BALANCE OF THE RUDDERVATORS FOLLOWING REBUILDING/REPAINTING, WHICH RESULTED IN EMPENNAGE FLUTTER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC90FA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N511B.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 14, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90FA107
Location
WASHINGTON, MO
Event ID
20001212X23231
Coordinates
38.549678, -91.010551
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER STATIC BALANCE OF THE RUDDERVATORS FOLLOWING REBUILDING/REPAINTING, WHICH RESULTED IN EMPENNAGE FLUTTER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-1532
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WINCHESTER EDWARD E
Address
117 N NOLAN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
RIDGECREST
State / Zip Code
CA 93555
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# MKC90FA107