Beechcraft E35 N3875B
6 June 1995 · Tucson, Arizona, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 6 June 1995 at about 01:20 local time, a Beechcraft E35 registered N3875B, operated by Albert G. Freeman, was involved in an accident near Tucson, Arizona, United States. One person was 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 01:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Nearest airport
- Tucson International (TUS)
- Coordinates
- 32.1507, -110.9296
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft E35
- Registration
- N3875B
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Albert G. Freeman
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Unknown → Flagstaff
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX95LA209
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
WHILE HOLDING IN POSITION ON RUNWAY 29R, THE PILOT LOST RADIO CONTACT WITH THE TOWER. THE PILOT GLANCED AT SHORT TRAFFIC ON RUNWAY 21, AND ALSO NOTICED A RED FLASHING LIGHT FROM THE TOWER. THE PILOT TOUCHED THE VOLUME CONTROL KNOB AND IMMEDIATELY HEARD THE TOWER GIVING HIM INSTRUCTIONS TO CLEAR THE RUNWAY. WHILE TAXIING CLEAR OF THE RUNWAY THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING COLLIDED WITH THE TAXIWAY SIGN. DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING SPAR RESULTED.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft E35 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 1995 | Beechcraft E35 | Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 14 Apr 1996 | Beechcraft E35 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | - | 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 | - |
| 4 Mar 1997 | Beechcraft E35 | Nashville, Georgia, United States | Fullington Air Frieght Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 15 Aug 1998 | Beechcraft E35 | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 1995 | Cessna 180 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Jul 1995 | Piper PA-22-160 | Payson, Arizona, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1995 | Piper PA-25-235 | Maricopa, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Apr 1995 | Cessna 172D | Tsaile, Arizona, United States | BOB Werra | Fatal | 4 |
| 12 Jan 1995 | Cessna 208B | Flagstaff, Arizona, United States | Empire Airlines, Inc. | Fatal | 1 |
| 1 Aug 1995 | North American AT-6B | Glendale, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |