Beechcraft G35 N4613D
3 July 1989 · Roby, Texas, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 3 July 1989 at about 16:00 local time, a Beechcraft G35 registered N4613D, operated by Benjamin B. Maddux, was involved in an accident near Roby, Texas, United States. 4 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 16:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Roby, Texas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Fisher County (56E)
- Coordinates
- 32.7392, -100.3695
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft G35
- Registration
- N4613D
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Benjamin B. Maddux
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Lubbock → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW89LA121
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS & HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY (WORN TIRE), THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS, AND BARRELS (BARRICADE).
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING A LANDING, A GUST OF WIND WAS ENCOUNTERED WHICH EFFECTED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. IT THEN DEPARTED THE RUNWAY & STRUCK A BARREL BARRICADE BEFORE COMING TO REST. AN EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED A BLOWN (RUPTURED) NOSE GEAR TIRE. THE TIRE WAS WORN TO THE CORD AREA & REPORTEDLY, IT HAD BEEN THAT WAY PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft G35 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 1988 | Beechcraft G35 | Friona, Texas, United States | JOE W. Lewellen | No injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1987 | Beechcraft G35 | Kent, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Feb 1991 | Beechcraft G35 | Teedsburg, Wisconsin, United States | Robert Knutson JR. | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1991 | Beechcraft G35 | Pacoima, California, United States | Taylor, Donald | Fatal | 2 |
| 11 Sep 1992 | Beechcraft G35 | Hillsville, Virginia, United States | Patrick Johnson | Fatal | 2 |
| 18 Aug 1992 | Beechcraft G35 | La Porte, Texas, United States | Woolsey, Roger E. | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 1989 | Cessna 150 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Apr 1989 | Mooney M20J | Jasper, Texas, United States | Stratton, William A. | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1989 | Beechcraft V35B | Lampasas, Texas, United States | Phil P. O'neal | Serious injuries | - |
| 20 May 1989 | Piper PA-24-250 | Decatur, Texas, United States | Frazier, David R. | No injuries | - |
| 24 May 1989 | Beechcraft A36TC | Amarillo, Texas, United States | L.l.pownell | No injuries | - |
| 30 May 1989 | Piper PA-32R | Stratford, Texas, United States | Sherman Implement Co. | No injuries | - |