N25805BEECH A-36 1989-08-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH A-36 S/N: E2310

Summary

On August 12, 1989, a Beech A-36 (N25805) was involved in an accident near Chapel Hill, NC. 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR AN AUTOPILOT MALFUNCTION, AND PILOT FATIGUE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89FA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25805.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 12, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA196
Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Event ID
20001213X29026
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR AN AUTOPILOT MALFUNCTION, AND PILOT FATIGUE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E2310
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
A-36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOHN-AIRE-INC
Address
510 SOUTH 7TH STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
SMITHFIELD
State / Zip Code
NC 27577
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# ATL89FA196