# NTSB SEA94LA095: Beech V35B, N6746B, Spangle, WA, April 3, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 2, 1994, 18:45 local (Apr 3, 1994, 02:45 UTC)
- Place: Spangle, WA
- Coordinates: 47.439968, -117.350311 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.4400&lon=-117.3503&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 2, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41906
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA94LA095
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41906/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA095

## Probable cause

THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING CLEARANCE FROM THE FENCE.  A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS.

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - light condition - dusk (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

WHILE LANDING AT A GRASS STRIP AT DUSK, THE PILOT HIT A FENCE THAT HE DIDN'T SEE UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID IT.

## Factual narrative

On April 2, 1994, about 1845 Pacific standard time (PST), a Beech V35B, N6746B, being flown by the owner of the aircraft, a certificated commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with a fence while landing at Paradise Air Ranch airport near Spangle, WA.  There were no injuries reported for the passenger and minor injuries to the pilot.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the flight's IFR flight plan had been cancelled.  The flight originated from Auburn, WA about 1725 hours.

While landing at the unlighted airport during dusk, the pilot landed short of the runway and about 60 feet to the side of the centerline.  The aircraft collided with a fence then wallowed with each wing striking the ground.  This was followed by a gear collapse.

The pilot stated that he didn't see the fence until it was too late to avoid it.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6746B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6746B), registered now, S/N D-10344, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH V35B
- Registry model: [Beech V35B](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-v35b) (registry code 1151548) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: D10344
- Airframe hours: 1900
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-BB 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Stanley E. Harris
- Registered owner: Stanley E. Harris
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, February 1, 1994, 4 hours before
- Departed: S50, AUBURN, WA
- Destination: WA62
- Airport: WA62, Paradise Airpark, runway 18, 2,700 × 50 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 59; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,808 total, 1,400 in this make and model, 1,620 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Wind: 20° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 55 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GEG, 10 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 19940402007369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940402007369A), Apr 2, 1994: Beech V35B, Spangle, WA, Substantial damage. Landing at dusk at unlighted airport. Landed short and off side of runway. Struck a fence. Damaged wings and 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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