N2175WBEECH B24R 1989-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH B24R S/N: MC267

Summary

On August 06, 1989, a Beech B24R (N2175W) was involved in an accident near Wiscasset, ME. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT DURING ATTEMPTED FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2175W.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 6, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89FA183
Location
WISCASSET, ME
Event ID
20001213X29222
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT DURING ATTEMPTED FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MC267
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
B24R BE24
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# NYC89FA183