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October 25, 1992 · Beech K35 · N3074C
Scott City, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Scott City, KS
Aircraft
Beech K35
Tail Number
N3074C
Operator
Crotts Aircraft Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA015
THE PILOT DEPARTED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON THE LAST LEG OF A BUSINESS TRIP. HE REPORTED HE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER AFTER GEAR RETRACTION DURING CLIMB FROM TAKEOFF. HE USED A FLASHLIGHT FOR COCKPIT ILLUMINATION AND A MOBILE TELEPHONE TO CONTACT SOMEONE AT THE DESTINATION. NEARING THE DESTINATION, HE EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR MANUALLY, DESCENDED TO PASS OVER THE FIELD FOR A VISUAL CHECK OF THE GEAR, AND CONTINUED TROUBLESHOOTING. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND 2.5 MILES NORTH OF THE FIELD. TWO CONNECTIONS FOR THE ALTERNATOR WERE FOUND LOOSE OR BROKEN.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR AND THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT DESCENT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT DEPARTED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON THE LAST LEG OF A BUSINESS TRIP. HE REPORTED HE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER AFTER GEAR RETRACTION DURING CLIMB FROM TAKEOFF. HE USED A FLASHLIGHT FOR COCKPIT ILLUMINATION AND A MOBILE TELEPHONE TO CONTACT SOMEONE AT THE DESTINATION. NEARING THE DESTINATION, HE EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR MANUALLY, DESCENDED TO PASS OVER THE FIELD FOR A VISUAL CHECK OF THE GEAR, AND CONTINUED TROUBLESHOOTING. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND 2.5 MILES NORTH OF THE FIELD. TWO CONNECTIONS FOR THE ALTERNATOR WERE FOUND LOOSE OR BROKEN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:30 MDT
Nearest AirportScott City Municipal (2nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech K35
Tail NumberN3074C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrotts Aircraft Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-C · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time05:50
Weather SourceWFAC