# NTSB ATL88FA104: Beech A36, N2929R, Bow, KY, March 5, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: March 4, 1988, 20:15 local (Mar 5, 1988, 01:15 UTC)
- Place: Bow, KY
- Location: 36.7626° N, 85.3450° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Bow, KY, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.7626&lon=-85.3450&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report June 7, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7586
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL88FA104
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7586/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA104

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight encounter with weather, cruise - normal
  - weather condition - icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - weather evaluation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - flight into known adverse weather - continued, pilot in command (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, cruise
  - wing - ice (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

THE PILOT HAD RECEIVED TWO WEATHER BRIEFINGS. IN BOTH, HE WAS ADVISED OF FORECAST AND KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED ICE BUILD-UP TO ATC. AFTERWARD HE REQUESTED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE FROM ATC TO LOCATE A SUITABLE LANDING AREA. WRECKAGE EXAMINATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY AIRPLANE PROBLEM. THE WEATHER AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WAS VMC WITH TEMPERATURE 37 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2929R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2929R-2012-10-19), registration cancelled 2012-10-19, S/N E760, built 1975 (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: E760
- Airframe hours: 1057
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-BA 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Console Corp.
- Registered owner: Console Corp.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 4, 1987
- Departed: ISLIP, NY
- Destination: BNA, NASHVILLE, TN
- Flight plan: IFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 51; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 1,100 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 340° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 4 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 1,300 ft overcast
- Temperature: 36 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: BNA, 60 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 19880304060469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880304060469A), Mar 4, 1988: Beech A36, Bow, KY, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Encountered turbulence and icing conditions. Unable to maintain altitude. Collided with trees. Destroyed by 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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