Boeing A75N1 N89X
24 September 1995 · Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 24 September 1995 at about 19:00 local time, a Boeing A75N1 registered N89X was involved in an accident near Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States. 3 people were on board and one died, one was seriously injured. The aircraft was slightly damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
- Nearest airport
- Marlborough (9B1)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing A75N1
- Registration
- N89X
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Hopedale → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Minor
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC95FA224
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
A Cessna 150, N1766Q, preceded the Stearman, N89X, in a left traffic pattern at the uncontrolled airport. The Cessna pilot was heard to call on downwind. The Stearman pilot reported he observed traffic on downwind and then lost sight of it. When the Stearman pilot called on downwind, the Cessna was observed on base. The Stearman pilot was then heard to call on base with traffic not in sight. A witness observed both aircraft on final. The Stearman and the the Cessna collided with the Stearman above the Cessna when the impact occurred. The right aileron separated from the Cessna and the aircraft descended to the ground. The Stearman pilot was able to continue the flight and landed at the airport. According to the Airman's Information Manual (AIM), at uncontrolled airports, traffic calls should be made on downwind, base, and final. Additionally, according to the AIM, pilots should monitor the frequency and exchange traffic information.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing A75N1 A75N1 | N89X | - | Minor |
| Cessna 150L 150L | N1766Q | - | Destroyed |
Other Boeing A75N1 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 1995 | Boeing A75N1 | Evadale, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 May 1995 | Boeing A75N1 | Rawlins, Wyoming, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Jun 1995 | Boeing A75N1 | Helena, Montana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Jan 1994 | Boeing A75N1 | Zellwood, Florida, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 31 Jul 1994 | Boeing A75N1 | Waterford, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jul 1994 | Boeing A75N1 | Chamblee, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 1995 | Schweizer SGS 2-33 | Barre, Massachusetts, United States | Bouchard Gliders | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 Aug 1995 | Piper PA-28-236 | Rehoboth, Massachusetts, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Oct 1995 | Cessna 414A | Grt Barrington, Massachusetts, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Nov 1995 | Cessna 150J | Norwood, Massachusetts, United States | Norwood Air | No injuries | - |
| 26 Nov 1995 | Stinson 108-2 | Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 26 Nov 1995 | Bellanca 8-KCAB | Sheffield, Massachusetts, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |