N7485DBEECH A60 1987-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH A60 S/N: P-165

Summary

On July 07, 1987, a Beech A60 (N7485D) was involved in an accident near Santa Rosa, 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: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED INTHE AIRCRAFT STALLING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX87FA257. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7485D.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 7, 1987
NTSB Number
LAX87FA257
Location
SANTA ROSA, CA
Event ID
20001213X31544
Coordinates
38.440956, -122.780433
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED INTHE AIRCRAFT STALLING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
P-165
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
A60 BE60
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GERLACH JOHN
Address
PO BOX 5422
Status
Deregistered
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
OR 97701
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# LAX87FA257