N1887DBEECH 35 1989-06-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BEECH 35 S/N: D-3159

Summary

On June 24, 1989, a Beech 35 (N1887D) was involved in an accident near Glenrock, WY. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PROPER ALTITUDE NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. THE WEATHER/NIGHT CONDITIONS AND PILOT FATIGUE WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89FA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1887D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 24, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA146
Location
GLENROCK, WY
Event ID
20001213X28547
Coordinates
42.849781, -105.849372
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PROPER ALTITUDE NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. THE WEATHER/NIGHT CONDITIONS AND PILOT FATIGUE WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-3159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
35 BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# DEN89FA146