N27FHBEECH V35TC 1989-03-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH V35TC S/N: D-8279

Summary

On March 03, 1989, a Beech V35TC (N27FH) was involved in an accident near Roanoke, 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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO89FA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N27FH.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 3, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89FA019
Location
ROANOKE, VA
Event ID
20001213X27847
Coordinates
37.210929, -80.039924
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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-8279
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
V35TC BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HARRIS RUFFIN
Address
ROUTE 2 BOX 727
Status
Deregistered
City
THE PLAINS
State / Zip Code
VA 22171
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# BFO89FA019