N3169VBEECH 35 1989-04-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

BEECH 35 S/N: D-602

Summary

On April 30, 1989, a Beech 35 (N3169V) was involved in an incident near Sierraville, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO LAND DOWNWIND ON THE RUNWAY AND THE INABILITY TO ATTAIN A CLIMB AFTER ABORTING THE LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT INTO THE GROUND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3169V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 30, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA176
Location
SIERRAVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001213X28139
Coordinates
39.569305, -120.340423
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO LAND DOWNWIND ON THE RUNWAY AND THE INABILITY TO ATTAIN A CLIMB AFTER ABORTING THE LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT INTO THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-602
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REFFITT ROBERT J
Address
PO BOX 462
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT GIBSON
State / Zip Code
MS 39150
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# LAX89LA176