# NTSB ATL85FA285: Beech A36, N136BS, Lafayette, GA, September 27, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: September 27, 1985, 13:05 local (17:05 UTC)
- Place: Lafayette, GA
- Coordinates: 34.699142, -85.280616 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.6991&lon=-85.2806&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 6643
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL85FA285
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/6643/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA285

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - base turn
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - maneuver - excessive, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall/spin - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with object, descent - uncontrolled
  - object - vehicle (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT CRASHED IN A TRAILER PARKING LOT AFTER A STEEP LEFT TURN & UNCONTROLLED DESCENT. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. THE RT WING HAD STRUCK A PARKED TRAILER PRIOR TO THE NOSE STRIKING THE GROUND. THE ACC OCCURRED ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF RWY 02 AT BARWICK/LAFAYETTE ARPT. THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED BY THE IMPACT & POST CRASH FIRE

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N136BS](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N136BS-2013-01-31), registration cancelled 2013-01-31, S/N E-1725, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH A36
- Registry model: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (registry code 1151604) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: E-1725
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-BB 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Gerald Brandt
- Registered owner: Broward Air Service
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: 100 hour, September 5, 1985
- Departed: ATLANTA, GA
- Destination: CHICAGO, IL
- Airport: 9A5, Barwick-Lafayette, runway 2, 5,400 × 50 ft, macadam

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 220 total, 14 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Wind: 28° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 46 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: CHA, 20 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19850927053589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850927053589A), Sep 27, 1985: Beech A36, Lafayette, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Impacted ground, nose and wing first. Aircraft was seen in nose high turn before crash and resulting fire.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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