N3815ZBeech 772020-06-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Beech 77S/N: WA-219

Summary

On June 20, 2020, a Beech 77 (N3815Z) was involved in an incident near Elizabethton, TN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's decision to continue from visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and mountainous terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA222. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3815Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 20, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA222
Location
ELIZABETHTON, TN
Event ID
20200622X74814
Coordinates
36.406944, -82.021110
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's decision to continue from visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and mountainous terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
WA-219
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1501 PRINCETON DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT SMITH
State / Zip Code
AR 72908-8563
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# ERA20CA222