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June 29, 1990 · Beech BE-35 · N67990
Lawrence, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lawrence, MA
Aircraft
Beech BE-35
Tail Number
N67990
Operator
Edward Bigham Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC90LA141
THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF WHEN THE MAIN CABIN DOOR OPENED AT ROTATION. THE PILOT SAID HE LOST ENGINE POWER DURING HIS RETURN TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED IN A FIELD. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED BY A POST-CRASH FIRE. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE BY THE FAA FOUND NO EVIDENCE FOR THE REPORTED POWER LOSS; THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN SATISFACTORILY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WITH AN OPEN DOOR. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND THE DOOR OPENING AT LIFTOFF.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF WHEN THE MAIN CABIN DOOR OPENED AT ROTATION. THE PILOT SAID HE LOST ENGINE POWER DURING HIS RETURN TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED IN A FIELD. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED BY A POST-CRASH FIRE. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE BY THE FAA FOUND NO EVIDENCE FOR THE REPORTED POWER LOSS; THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN SATISFACTORILY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:56 EDT
Nearest AirportLawrence Muni. (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length4997 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE-35
Tail NumberN67990
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorEdward Bigham Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO