N2YSBEECH A36TC 1989-09-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH A36TC S/N: EA-106

Summary

On September 30, 1989, a Beech A36TC (N2YS) was involved in an accident near Greencastle, IN. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING A VISUAL APPROACH AT DUSK. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, THE PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION, AND THE TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89FA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2YS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 30, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA196
Location
GREENCASTLE, IN
Event ID
20001213X29316
Coordinates
39.640010, -86.839660
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING A VISUAL APPROACH AT DUSK. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, THE PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION, AND THE TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
EA-106
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A36TC BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI89FA196