N3731XBEECH 77 1989-10-31 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH 77 S/N: WA-145

Summary

On October 31, 1989, a Beech 77 (N3731X) was involved in an accident near Kalihi, HI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE ADVERSE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3731X.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 31, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90FA019
Location
KALIHI, HI
Event ID
20001213X29629
Coordinates
21.350646, -157.880249
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE ADVERSE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
WA-145
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
77 BE77
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HUTCHINSON AUTO & AIR TRANS CO INC
Address
PO BOX 3739
Status
Deregistered
City
HONOLULU
State / Zip Code
HI 96812
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# LAX90FA019