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August 31, 1989 · Beech V35TC · N6225V
Fort Jones, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Fort Jones, CA
Aircraft
Beech V35TC
Tail Number
N6225V
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX89FA294
THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON A LONG LOW FINAL APPROACH IN A LANDING CONFIGURATION WITH 20 DEGREES OF FLAPS. ABOUT ONE MILE FROM THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH 30 FOOT HIGH TRANSMISSION WIRES. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON A LONG LOW FINAL APPROACH IN A LANDING CONFIGURATION WITH 20 DEGREES OF FLAPS. ABOUT ONE MILE FROM THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH 30 FOOT HIGH TRANSMISSION WIRES. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:12 PDT
Nearest AirportScott Valley (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V35TC
Tail NumberN6225V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-D · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT