N5034BBEECH F35 1989-10-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH F35 S/N: D-4301

Summary

On October 26, 1989, a Beech F35 (N5034B) was involved in an accident near Lake Berryessa, CA. 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: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. THE POWER LINES WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5034B.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 26, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90FA017
Location
LAKE BERRYESSA, CA
Event ID
20001213X29628
Coordinates
38.550437, -122.150230
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. THE POWER LINES WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-4301
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F35 BE35
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# LAX90FA017