N9469Y

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH N35 S/N: D6647

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 28, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX89FA057
Location
HANFORD, CA
Event ID
20001213X27266
Coordinates
36.269920, -119.629089
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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND DESCENDED BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE WHILE EXECUTING THE MISSED APPROACH. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S WISH TO RETURN THE AIRPLANE TO ITS HOME BASE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9469Y
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D6647
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
N35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MID CAL FARMS INC
Address
22168 FARGO AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
LEMOORE
State / Zip Code
CA 93245
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# LAX89FA057