N1846LBEECH 58 1989-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH 58 S/N: TJ-66

Summary

On July 30, 1989, a Beech 58 (N1846L) was involved in an incident near Cedar Rapids, IA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY AND EXCESSIVE AIRCRAFT CONTROL IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION WHICH RESULTED FROM HAVING TO SHUT DOWN THE LEFT ENGINE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA163. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1846L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 30, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA163
Location
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Event ID
20001213X28936
Coordinates
41.969596, -91.570457
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY AND EXCESSIVE AIRCRAFT CONTROL IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION WHICH RESULTED FROM HAVING TO SHUT DOWN THE LEFT ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TJ-66
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
58 BE58
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 198
Status
Deregistered
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64011
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# MKC89LA163