N3042ZBEECH F33A 1989-03-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH F33A S/N: CE1114

Summary

On March 27, 1989, a Beech F33A (N3042Z) was involved in an incident near Lamar, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF AN ALTERNATOR BEARING WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AFTER THE BATTERY BECAME DISCHARGED, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE THE GEAR WAS FULLY EXTENDED DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3042Z.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 27, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA095
Location
LAMAR, CO
Event ID
20001213X27884
Coordinates
38.080074, -102.610153
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF AN ALTERNATOR BEARING WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AFTER THE BATTERY BECAME DISCHARGED, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE THE GEAR WAS FULLY EXTENDED DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CE1114
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
F33A BE33
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SELECTIVE FLYING LLC
Address
1000 WOODBURY RD STE 300
Status
Deregistered
City
WOODBURY
State / Zip Code
NY 11797-2530
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# DEN89LA095