N699TBEECH V35B 1989-08-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH V35B S/N: 9301

Summary

On August 18, 1989, a Beech V35B (N699T) was involved in an incident near Concord, AR. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS BY THE PILOT/OWNER WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFED WIRING AND A SUBSEQUENT ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE UNEVEN TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N699T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 18, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA187
Location
CONCORD, AR
Event ID
20001213X29218
Coordinates
35.659420, -91.840957
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS BY THE PILOT/OWNER WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFED WIRING AND A SUBSEQUENT ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE UNEVEN TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
9301
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
V35B BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1361 FERRIS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
TX 75146
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# MKC89LA187