N3671BBEECH A36 1990-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH A36 S/N: E-1703

Summary

On June 03, 1990, a Beech A36 (N3671B) was involved in an accident near Gaylord, MI. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING (TURNING) AFTER TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS, AND ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90FA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3671B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 3, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90FA146
Location
GAYLORD, MI
Event ID
20001212X23352
Coordinates
45.020023, -84.669990
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING (TURNING) AFTER TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS, AND ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-1703
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TRADEWINDS AVIATION INC TRUSTEE
Address
6320 HIGHLAND RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PONTIAC
State / Zip Code
MI 48054
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# CHI90FA146