N17ATBEECH 95 1989-11-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH 95 S/N: TD107

Summary

On November 11, 1989, a Beech 95 (N17AT) was involved in an incident near Floydada, TX. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER ATTACHMENT BOLTS DUE TO FATIGUE IN FOUR OF THE BOLTS AND OVERLOAD IN ANOTHER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND THE DETERIORATED AIRPLANE CONTROL/PREFORMANCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17AT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 11, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90LA025
Location
FLOYDADA, TX
Event ID
20001213X29798
Coordinates
33.980503, -101.330513
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER ATTACHMENT BOLTS DUE TO FATIGUE IN FOUR OF THE BOLTS AND OVERLOAD IN ANOTHER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND THE DETERIORATED AIRPLANE CONTROL/PREFORMANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TD107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
95 BE95
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FITZGERALD TERRY L
Address
3650 FOREST TRAIL
Status
Deregistered
City
GRAND PRAIRE
State / Zip Code
TX 75051
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# FTW90LA025