N1RJBEECH A24R 1988-10-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH A24R S/N: MC-99

Summary

On October 20, 1988, a Beech A24R (N1RJ) was involved in an accident near Blue Bell, PA. 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: IMPROPER VFR PROCEDURES, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTIAN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED FOR THE ATTITUDE OF FLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE CAUSING IT TO STALL AND COLLIDE WITH TREES AND A POWERLINE DURING RECOVERY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FA015. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1RJ.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 20, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89FA015
Location
BLUE BELL, PA
Event ID
20001213X27149
Coordinates
40.139202, -75.259063
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER VFR PROCEDURES, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTIAN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED FOR THE ATTITUDE OF FLIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE CAUSING IT TO STALL AND COLLIDE WITH TREES AND A POWERLINE DURING RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MC-99
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
A24R BE24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLYING MUSKETEERS OF ROCHESTER INC
Address
109 CLEARVIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PITTSFORD
State / Zip Code
NY 14534
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# NYC89FA015