N3281TBEECH BE-18 1989-03-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH BE-18 S/N: BA-611

Summary

On March 09, 1989, a Beech BE-18 (N3281T) was involved in an accident near Covington, KY. 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: PILOT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF WITH COATING OF FROST ON THE AIRFRAME WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF LIFT DURING CLIMBOUT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89FA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3281T.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 9, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA098
Location
COVINGTON, KY
Event ID
20001213X27823
Coordinates
39.000541, -84.580726
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF WITH COATING OF FROST ON THE AIRFRAME WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF LIFT DURING CLIMBOUT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
BA-611
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BE-18 BE18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AJAX AIRCRAFT LESING INC
Address
32 LOOCKERMAN SQ STE L-100
Status
Deregistered
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19901
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# ATL89FA098