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April 3, 1994 · Beech V35B · N6746B

Spangle, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Spangle, WA
Aircraft
Beech V35B
Tail Number
N6746B
Operator
Stanley E Harris
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA095

WHILE LANDING AT A GRASS STRIP AT DUSK, THE PILOT HIT A FENCE THAT HE DIDN'T SEE UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID IT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING CLEARANCE FROM THE FENCE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS.

Full Narrative

On April 2, 1994, about 1845 Pacific standard time (PST), a Beech V35B, N6746B, being flown by the owner of the aircraft, a certificated commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with a fence while landing at Paradise Air Ranch airport near Spangle, WA. There were no injuries reported for the passenger and minor injuries to the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the flight's IFR flight plan had been cancelled. The flight originated from Auburn, WA about 1725 hours. While landing at the unlighted airport during dusk, the pilot landed short of the runway and about 60 feet to the side of the centerline. The aircraft collided with a fence then wallowed with each wing striking the ground. This was followed by a gear collapse. The pilot stated that he didn't see the fence until it was too late to avoid it.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 PST
Nearest AirportParadise Airpark (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN6746B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStanley E Harris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data