# NTSB LAX82DA204: Beech C-24R, N6716T, Big Bear, CA, May 31, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: May 31, 1982, 13:05 local (20:05 UTC)
- Place: Big Bear, CA
- Coordinates: 34.230518, -116.859199 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.2305&lon=-116.8592&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 31, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69942
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX82DA204
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69942/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA204

## 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 - final approach
  - weather condition - turbulence (contributing factor)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - weather condition - turbulence (contributing factor)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

A WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT TO PITCH AND ROLL WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. AT ABOUT 30-40 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND THE NOSE PITCHED DOWNWARD AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY. MODERATE TURBULENCE AND GUSTY WINDS WERE REPORTED ON FINAL APPROACH.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6716T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6716T), registered now, S/N MC-716, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH C-24R
- Registry model: [Beech C24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c24r) (registry code 1151254) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 SER A&C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (registry code 41511, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: MC 716
- Airframe hours: 504
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: John W. Matherson
- Registered owner: Richard Schoenfeld
- Departed: SNA, SANTA ANA, CA
- Destination: DODGEVILLE, WI
- Airport: L35, Big Bear, runway 25, 5,800 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 138 total, 33 in this make and model, 101 as pilot in command, 75 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 225° at 22 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Temperature: 158 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19820531120209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820531120209A), May 31, 1982: Beech C24R, Big Bear City, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot overcontrolled on final in gusty wind, stall landed on runway. Impact collapsed right gear.

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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