Beechcraft A35 N658B

Summary

On 22 June 2002 at about 01:15 local time, a Beechcraft A35 registered N658B was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Idaho, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

22 June 2002 at 01:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Atlanta, Idaho, United States

Nearest airport

Atlanta (55H)

Coordinates

43.8003, -115.1356

Aircraft

Beechcraft A35

Registration

N658B

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Nampa → Atlanta

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

SEA02FA109

2 people died.

Clearance from an object was not maintained during an aborted landing. Trees and mountainous terrain were factors.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

Witnesses reported observing the aircraft circle the airport before setting up an approach to runway 34. The witnesses reported that the aircraft was too high on final approach and the pilot aborted the landing about mid-field to two-thirds of the way down the runway and 20 to 30 feet agl. The aircraft made a right turn and collided with trees and subsequently the terrain within one-half mile from the departure end of the runway. A post-crash fire consumed the wreckage. Documentation of the accident site noted that the aircraft collided with the tops of approximately four trees before colliding with the ground. The airport facilities directory for this airstrip states, "Airport is located in mountainous area, high timbered ridges limit maneuvering area." "Recommend land Rwy 34, depart Rwy 16..." Post-accident examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.