Beechcraft A36 N136SB

Summary

On 20 October 2003 at about 22:45 local time, a Beechcraft A36 registered N136SB was involved in an accident near Seaside, Oregon, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

20 October 2003 at 22:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Seaside, Oregon, United States

Nearest airport

Seaside Municipal Airport (56S)

Coordinates

46.0000, -123.9036

Aircraft

Beechcraft A36

Registration

N136SB

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Newport → Troutdale

Aircraft damage

Destroyed

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

SEA04FA009

1 person died.

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. High winds, gusts and rain were factors.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

Witnesses in the area of the airstrip and accident site reported observing the aircraft approaching the airstrip to the south in high wind, rain, and low visibility conditions. All reported hearing the engine as running at high rpm and smooth. The aircraft touched down near the south end of the airstrip then the engine was heard to power up. The aircraft lifted off and was seen initiating a left turn. During the turn to the north, the aircraft impacted trees and subsequently the terrain. Post accident inspection of the wreckage and engine did not find evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction. The winds were reported from a weather reporting facility located nine miles north as 200 degrees at 24 knots, gusting to 34 knots. Visibility was two statute miles with rain and mist. The local Police Department which records the wind conditions in the area for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recorded winds averaging 31 knots, with a recorded peak gust of 41 knots throughout the day. Witnesses in the area reported the ceiling varied from 500 to 700 feet and the visibility varied as low as 1/4 mile, with varying degrees of rain falling.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.