N2231LBEECH B19 1989-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH B19 S/N: MB-820

Summary

On April 19, 1989, a Beech B19 (N2231L) was involved in an accident near Augusta, ME. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE APPROACH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2231L.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 19, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89FA121
Location
AUGUSTA, ME
Event ID
20001213X28178
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE APPROACH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MB-820
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
B19 BE19
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MAINE INSTRUMENT FLIGHT
Address
P O BOX 2
Status
Deregistered
City
AUGUSTA
State / Zip Code
ME 04332
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# NYC89FA121