N9PUBeechcraft (Textron Aviation) F-90 1989-12-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) F-90 S/N: LA57

Summary

On December 02, 1989, a Beech F-90 (N9PU) was involved in an accident near Lincoln, NM. 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: LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO PILOT DISORIENTATION WHILE CONDUCTING A NON PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT AND MULTIENGINE EXPERIENCE, AND THE EXISTING ADVERSE WEATHER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90FA030. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9PU.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 2, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN90FA030
Location
LINCOLN, NM
Event ID
20001213X29945
Coordinates
33.489955, -105.379791
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO PILOT DISORIENTATION WHILE CONDUCTING A NON PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT AND MULTIENGINE EXPERIENCE, AND THE EXISTING ADVERSE WEATHER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
LA57
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
F-90

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
R W F INC
Address
3125 E LIVE OAK PARK ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
FALLBROOK
State / Zip Code
CA 92028
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# DEN90FA030