Beechcraft V35A N7144N
8 April 2003 · Delaware City, Delaware, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 8 April 2003 at about 13:55 local time, a Beechcraft V35A registered N7144N was involved in an accident near Delaware City, Delaware, 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.
The record
- Date
- at 13:55
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware, United States
- Nearest airport
- New Castle County (ILG)
- Coordinates
- 39.5806, -75.6156
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft V35A
- Registration
- N7144N
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Asheville → Wilmington
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC03FA079
People
2 people died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane completed two circuits in holding before being vectored onto the ILS Runway 1 approach in instrument meteorological conditions. The airplane intercepted the final approach course about 4.0 miles outside the LOM, and tracked the localizer inbound, while maintaining a constant altitude of 2,000 feet msl. About 2.0 miles from the LOM, approach control issued an approach clearance, and instructed the pilot to contact the tower. The pilot acknowledged both transmissions, adding "appreciate all your help," which was the last transmission received from the accident airplane. As the airplane neared the LOM, it started a gradual descent to 1,500 feet msl, and slowed to a ground speed of approximately 70 knots. This condition lasted for approximately 20 seconds before the airplane entered a rapid descent, and radar contact was lost. The airplane impacted the ground approximately 475 feet left of the final approach course and abeam the LOM. Damage to the airplane was consistent with a spin to the right. Examination of the wreckage revealed no preimpact failures or malfunctions.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft V35A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2003 | Beechcraft V35A | North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 17 Jun 2002 | Beechcraft V35A | Leslie, Arkansas, United States | Southwest Investment Company | Serious injuries | - |
| 1 Aug 2004 | Beechcraft V35A | Grand Junction, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jun 2002 | Beechcraft V35A | Cottonwood, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 May 2002 | Beechcraft V35A | Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States | SkyWorld Aviation | Minor injuries | - |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Beechcraft V35A | Valley Center, California, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2003 | Beechcraft V35B | Delaware City, Delaware, United States | Ronald G. Moyer | Fatal | 2 |
| 12 Oct 2003 | Piper PA-28-180 | Cheswold, Delaware, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Beechcraft C23 | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Sky Safety | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Nov 2005 | Cessna 172S | Laurel, Delaware, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 10 Jul 2005 | Carlstrom LONG EZ | Lewes, Delaware, United States | Jay Blum | Fatal | 2 |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Aero Vodochody Aero Works L-39C | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | - | No injuries | - |