N3077XBEECH A36 1989-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BEECH A36 S/N: E-2379

Summary

On August 13, 1989, a Beech A36 (N3077X) was involved in an accident near Santa Fe, NM. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN CONTRIBUTED TO THE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA194. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3077X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 13, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA194
Location
SANTA FE, NM
Event ID
20001213X29104
Coordinates
35.739860, -105.859710
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN CONTRIBUTED TO THE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-2379
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HENRY HUNTER W JR
Address
1204 BROOKS HOLLOW RD
Status
Deregistered
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
TX 78734
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# DEN89LA194