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February 19, 1989 · Beech A36 · N1DQ
Glen Falls, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 1989
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (6 fatalities)
Location
Glen Falls, NY
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N1DQ
Operator
Peter Murray
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC89FA086
THE CREW OF BEECH A36, N1DG, TOOK OFF FROM RWY 30 AT THE (UNCONTROLLED) WARREN COUNTY ARPT ON AN INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTIONAL FLT. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO TURN RIGHT & BEGIN CLIMBING. AT ABOUT THAT SAME TIME, A STINSON 108-2, N232C, WAS RETURNING TO THE ARPT FROM THE NORTHEAST. FROM THAT DIRECTION, THE STINSON WOULD HAVE BEEN FLYING TOWARD THE SUN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE TWO ACFT CONVERGED & COLLIDED ABOUT 1 MI NORTH OF THE ARPT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. RELATED FACTORS WERE: FAILURE OF THE BEECH AIRCREW TO MAKE A NORMAL LEFT TURN OUT OF TRAFFIC AND THE STINSON PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION DUE TO SUNGLARE.
Full Narrative
THE CREW OF BEECH A36, N1DG, TOOK OFF FROM RWY 30 AT THE (UNCONTROLLED) WARREN COUNTY ARPT ON AN INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTIONAL FLT. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO TURN RIGHT & BEGIN CLIMBING. AT ABOUT THAT SAME TIME, A STINSON 108-2, N232C, WAS RETURNING TO THE ARPT FROM THE NORTHEAST. FROM THAT DIRECTION, THE STINSON WOULD HAVE BEEN FLYING TOWARD THE SUN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE TWO ACFT CONVERGED & COLLIDED ABOUT 1 MI NORTH OF THE ARPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportWarren County (1nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN1DQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPeter Murray
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285 | Franklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (6 fatalities)
Fatal6
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC