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December 24, 1988 · Beech A36 · N262C
Bridgeport, CT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Bridgeport, CT
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N262C
Operator
Zigmund J York
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC89FA059
TWICE PRIOR TO BEING ESTABLISHED ON FINAL THE PILOT WAS ASKED IF HE WAS GETTING PROPER INDICATIONS FOR THE APPROACH TO LAND. CONTACT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY LOST WHILE THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 06 AT BRIDGEPORT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND IN THE WATER JANUARY 3, 1989. THE PILOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE WRECKAGE BY DIVERS, BUT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT RECOVERED. THE WRECKAGE WAS 1 1/2 MILES OFF THE RWY'S END, 1500-2000 FT RT OF CENTERLINE.
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TWICE PRIOR TO BEING ESTABLISHED ON FINAL THE PILOT WAS ASKED IF HE WAS GETTING PROPER INDICATIONS FOR THE APPROACH TO LAND. CONTACT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY LOST WHILE THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 06 AT BRIDGEPORT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND IN THE WATER JANUARY 3, 1989. THE PILOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE WRECKAGE BY DIVERS, BUT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT RECOVERED. THE WRECKAGE WAS 1 1/2 MILES OFF THE RWY'S END, 1500-2000 FT RT OF CENTERLINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EST
Nearest AirportSikorsky Mem. (2nm WSW)
Runway6
Runway Length4677 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN262C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorZigmund J York
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · I0-520-BB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Ceiling400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC