N9726YBEECH P35 1990-07-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH P35 S/N: D7125

Summary

On July 12, 1990, a Beech P35 (N9726Y) was involved in an accident near Disputanta, VA. 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 INDEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THUNDERSTORMS AND THE PILOT EXCEEDING THE DESIGN LIMITS OF THE AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO90FA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9726Y.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 12, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90FA063
Location
DISPUTANTA, VA
Event ID
20001212X23605
Coordinates
37.119789, -77.220016
Nearest Airport
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 INDEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THUNDERSTORMS AND THE PILOT EXCEEDING THE DESIGN LIMITS OF THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D7125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
P35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
T & T MACHINE CO
Address
RURAL ROUTE 8 PO BOX 343
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRMONT
State / Zip Code
WV 26554
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# BFO90FA063