N4445WBEECH A60 1989-04-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH A60 S/N: P245

Summary

On April 13, 1989, a Beech A60 (N4445W) was involved in an incident near Indianapolis, IN. 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: THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND/OR DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY WILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT AND PILOT FATIGUE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4445W.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 13, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA072
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Event ID
20001213X28062
Coordinates
39.729362, -86.290275
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND/OR DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY WILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT AND PILOT FATIGUE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
P245
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
A60 BE60
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
A60

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HENDRIX TODD M
Address
4150 MEXICALI DR
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93313-2009
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# CHI89LA072