N436TBEECH P352021-01-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH P35S/N: D-7240

Summary

On January 12, 2021, a Beech P35 (N436T) was involved in an incident near Poplar Grove, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's distraction and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath on the approach, which resulted in him landing short of the runway and impacting a snowbank.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA189. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N436T.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA189
Location
Poplar Grove, IL
Event ID
20210414102909
Coordinates
42.321487, -88.837441
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's distraction and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath on the approach, which resulted in him landing short of the runway and impacting a snowbank.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-7240
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
P35BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
P35

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
YOUNG ROBSON TERRY
Address
2200 MCNEAL RD
City
KIRKLAND
State / Zip Code
IL 60146-8216
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# CEN21LA189