# NTSB CHI88DEP02: Beech V35B, N6679J, Waukesha, WI, November 30, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: November 30, 1987, 16:09 local (22:09 UTC)
- Place: Waukesha, WI
- Coordinates: 43.010871, -88.230323 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.0109&lon=-88.2303&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious
- Status: Completed, report February 24, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13874
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI88DEP02
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13874/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEP02

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - proper climb rate - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - descent - uncontrolled
  - weather condition - fog (contributing factor)
  - spatial disorientation, pilot in command (cause)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - uphill (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)

## Analysis

SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF IN IMC, THE ACFT DESCENDED TO THE GROUND. THE PLT HAD BEEN CLEARED FOR A RT TURN BUT THE CONTROLLER NOTICED THE ACFT TURNING LEFT AT ABOUT 50 FT AGL. THE PLT LATER COULD NOT STOP THE DRIFTING TO THE LEFT. THE LNDG GEAR WAS RAISED AND THE PLT SAID HE LOWERED THE NOSE TO INCREASE AIRSPEED. THE ACFT BANKED LEFT BUT THE PLT SAID HE LEVELED THE WINGS PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT. THE ACFT NEVER REACHED THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY AND CRASHED 250 YARDS FROM THE SIDE OF THE RWY. EXAMINATION OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM DID NOT REVEAL EVIDENCE OF MALFUNCTION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6679J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6679J-1989-09-13), registration cancelled 1989-09-13, S/N D10305 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH V35B
- Registry model: [Beech V35B](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-v35b) (registry code 1151548) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: D10305
- Airframe hours: 2561
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Jack R. Culley
- Registered owner: Sailboats Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, September 3, 1987, 91 hours before
- Destination: SUW, SUPERIOR, WI
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: UES, Waukesha City Airport

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 58; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 3,711 total, 3,711 in this make and model, 3,554 as pilot in command, 85 in the last 90 days, 30 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Dusk
- Wind: 320° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 1 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 800 ft overcast
- Temperature: 36 °F, dew point 45 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: UES

## 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 19871130068709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871130068709A), Nov 30, 1987: Beech V35B, Waukesha, WI, Substantial damage. Allowed aircraft to enter a steep bank after IFR departure and failed to recover until ground impact.

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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