# NTSB LAX91LA011: Beech C35, N789D, Independence, CA, October 13, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 13, 1990, 14:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: Independence, CA
- Coordinates: 36.829795, -118.240852 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.8298&lon=-118.2409&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 30, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 27044
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX91LA011
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/27044/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA011

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN AN ALTITUDE ADEQUATE TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH OJBECTS DURING TAKEOFF.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - altitude - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED TO MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AT BISHOP AIRPORT THAT THE AIRPLANE HAD COLLIDED WITH A ROCK WHEN HE DEPARTED A PRIVATELY OWNED AIRSTRIP NEAR INDEPENDENCE, CA. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPORTED FINDING THE AIRPLANE'S FORWARD WING SPAR SEPARATED FROM ITS RESPECTIVE WING-TO-FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT FITTING. THE SAFETY BOARD HAS NOT RECEIVED THE REQUIRED PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1 FROM THE PILOT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N789D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N789D), registered now, S/N D-3058 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH C35
- Registry model: [Beech C35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c35) (registry code 1151508) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental E225 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e225-series) (registry code 17015, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Coxall, Richard
- Registered owner: Richard Coxall
- Destination: BIH, BISHOP, CA
- Flight plan: Unknown

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: -0 °F, dew point -0 °F

## 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 19901013050239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901013050239A), Oct 13, 1990: Beech C35BEECH, Independence, CA, Substantial damage. Wing dipped on takeoff. Struck a rock. Stayed airborn returned to base. Front spar pulled loose. Tire blew landing.

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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