# NTSB WPR15CA076: Beech 35 A33, N907Q, Angwin, CA, January 4, 2015 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: January 4, 2015, 12:40 local (20:40 UTC) - Place: Angwin, CA - Coordinates: 38.578334, -122.435554 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.5783&lon=-122.4356&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 10, 2015 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - NTSB case key (mKey): 90564 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR15CA076 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/90564/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90564 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA076 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, and collision with a fence. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech 35-A33, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=1151404), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech 35-A33, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md?model=1151404), [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: fence/fence post](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Beech 35-A33, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md?model=1151404), [All aircraft, 313 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380) (defining event); cases with it: [Beech 35-A33, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md?model=1151404), [All aircraft, 400 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md) - [Landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Beech 35-A33, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=1151404), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that during the arrival to the airport the wind was light and variable. After turning left from base to final, he did not initiate a go-around when it was apparent that he overshot the approach. Instead he unsuccessfully attempted to correct the approach alignment. The airplane subsequently landed to the left side of the runway and impacted a perimeter fence. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that during the arrival to the airport the wind was light and variable. After turning left from base to final, he did not initiate a go-around when it was apparent that he overshot the approach. Instead he unsuccessfully attempted to correct the approach alignment. The airplane subsequently landed to the left side of the runway and impacted a perimeter fence. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N907Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N907Q-2018-04-24), registration cancelled 2018-04-24, S/N CD-374, built 1962 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BEECH 35 A33 (NO SERIES) - Registry model: [Beech 35-A33](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-35-a33) (registry code 1151404) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: CD-374 - Year built: 1962 - Airframe hours: 5633 - Engines: CONT MOTOR IO-470 SERIES reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Jarschke Reinhard - Registered owner: Jarschke Reinhard - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, June 6, 2014 - Departed: EDU, DAVIS, CA - Destination: 2O3, Angwin, CA - Airport: 2O3, Angwin-Parrett Field, runway 16, 3,217 × 50 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Stall warning system, Auto-pilot, Handheld GPS ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 83; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 15,168 total, 3,000 in this make and model, 15,147 as pilot in command, 17 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 57 °F, dew point 36 °F - Altimeter: 30.36 inHg - Observed at: KSTS, 18 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 20150104001019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150104001019A), Jan 4, 2015: Beech 35-A33, Angwin, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot overshot base to final turn and lost control of aircraft trying to correct. Aircraft departed runway and crashed through airport parameter fence. ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on February 19, 2015, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90564. 3.8 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 2.7 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40422663&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Photo 1 - Main Wreckage (Photo Courtesy of FAA) (item 2, .PDF, 556 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40422664&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%20-%20Main%20Wreckage%20(Photo%20Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF - Photo 2 - Main Wreckage (Photo Courtesy of FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 613 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40422665&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%202%20-%20Main%20Wreckage%20(Photo%20Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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