Beechcraft E35 N7337B
22 September 1992 · Anacortes, Washington, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 22 September 1992 at about 00:50 local time, a Beechcraft E35 registered N7337B, operated by Becker, Lawrence D., was involved in an accident near Anacortes, Washington, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 00:50
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Anacortes, Washington, United States
- Nearest airport
- Becker's Landing (WN18)
- Coordinates
- 48.4598, -122.5993
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft E35
- Registration
- N7337B
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Becker, Lawrence D.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA92LA212
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT EXTENDING THE FLAPS FOR LANDING.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT EXECUTED AN APPROACH AND LANDING TO RUNWAY 17, A 1700 FOOT LONG, 75 FOOT WIDE, TURF STRIP WHICH HE OWNED/OPERATED. DURING THE ROLLOUT THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WINGTIP IMPACTED TREES AND A DEAD SNAG ALONG THE EAST (LEFT) RUNWAY EDGE. ON SITE EXAMINATION REVEALED THE AIRCRAFT'S WHEEL TRACKS GRADUALLY ANGLING TOWARD THE EAST EDGE OF THE RUNWAY. THE NOSE GEAR WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE SEPARATED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH SIDE IMPOSED OVERLOAD AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE COLLAPSED DUE TO THE SAME CONDITIONS. ON SITE EXAMINATION OF THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED FLAPS REVEALED NO DAMAGE/DEFORMATION IN SPITE OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLAPSING ONTO ITS RIGHT WING DURING THE GROUND SLIDE. THE AIRPORT OWNER (PILOT) PUBLISHED A RECOMMENDATION IN THE 1991 AIRPORT MASTER RECORD THAT LANDINGS BE MADE FROM THE SOUTH EXCEPT IN STRONG SOUTH WINDS. THE PILOT REPORTED WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT AS FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 3-5 KNOTS. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKES AND THROTTLE LINKAGE REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft E35 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 1992 | Beechcraft E35 | Escanaba, Michigan, United States | David C. LEE | No injuries | - |
| 7 Aug 1993 | Beechcraft E35 | Big Bear, California, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 25 Jun 1993 | Beechcraft E35 | Virgil, Illinois, United States | Newhouse Flying Service | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 1995 | Beechcraft E35 | Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 24 Jul 1989 | Beechcraft E35 | Kalispell, Montana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Jun 1995 | Beechcraft E35 | Tucson, Arizona, United States | Albert G. Freeman | No injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 1992 | Cessna 172M | Olympia, Washington, United States | Center O Flying Club | No injuries | - |
| 11 Nov 1992 | Cessna 210N | Spokane, Washington, United States | Soft Water Service Company | No injuries | - |
| 17 Nov 1992 | Cessna 172M | Vancouver, Washington, United States | Tabooma Flyers Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 May 1992 | Pilatus B-4 PC 11A | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | Butler, John | Fatal | 1 |
| 5 May 1992 | Rockwell S2R | St. John, Washington, United States | Larmie Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 7 May 1992 | Fairchild 24W-40 | Toledo, Washington, United States | McKenney, Robert E. | No injuries | - |