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NTSB investigations: Beech A36, 1983

13 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A36. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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NTSB ATL84FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-36 · St. Catherines, GAThe plt received a wx briefing at 1037 EST before departing on an IFR x-country. At 1051, a severe thunderstorm warning (#537) was issued by the national wx svc. When the plt requested an IFR clearance at 1107, he was advised of the frontal activity. About 3…Dec 28, 1983 · N4829M · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Harrison, ARThe acft entered an area of icing and did not notify the ATC center of the icing problem. Although an emergency was not declared the plt did say he could not climb to an assigned alt after descending to try and lose ice accumulation. During the landing the…Dec 13, 1983 · N2149L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84FA036Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Kansas City, MOThe BE-A36 was holding short of rwy 18. The C-310 was taxiing to also hold short & collided with the BE-A36. The position & strobe lights on the BE-A36 were illuminated. The plt of the C-310 indicated that he did not see the BE-A36 because of what he…Dec 12, 1983 · N6416N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Gulfport, MSPrior to the approach the plt was advised that the wx was sky obscured & visibility 1/4 mi in fog. The plt acknowledged 'roger we'll come on in and give it a shot.' The acft collided with trees about 500 ft short of the middle marker. It was reported that the…Dec 3, 1983 · N36MP · DestroyedNTSB ATL84AA053Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportBeech A36 · Armuchee, GAThe acft collided with trees and higher terrain which was adjacent to the VOR approach path. The weather was described by witnesses as stormy with heavy rains and high winds. Some of the occupants of the accident acft were airsick according to the plts radio…Nov 28, 1983 · N3801N · DestroyedNTSB MKC84LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Satanta, KSThe pilot said he was approaching to land and was low on approach. As the aircraft crossed the end of the runway, the left main gear touched down, striking what was described as a curb about 1 foot from the edge of the runway, substantially damaging the left…Nov 13, 1983 · N343BA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Columbus, OHOn the return flt to Columbus, OH, the alternator warning light was on. After recycling the switch, the plt shut down all electrical equipment. During arrival at the destination, the plt put the gear handle down, but noted a dim unsafe gear light & a…Nov 5, 1983 · N6739U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Greensboro, NCThe acft lost power during the climb to cruise. The plt made a forced landing and collided with trees. The fuel selectorwas on the empty left tank. The right tank contained 20 gallons of fuel. The plt did not check the fuel selector prior to takeoff and did…Oct 17, 1983 · N38234 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA440Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Redding, CAReportedly, during the landing roll, the acft settled while the gear was in transit. At that time, the flaps were in the down position & were damaged. According to the plt, the gear lights were green. Later, he said that something may have gone wrong with the…Sep 15, 1983 · N67414 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83FA310Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Enid, OKPrior to takeoff the plt was advised the winds were from 180 deg at 20 KTS gusting to 27 KTS. During takeoff from rwy 17THE plt advised the tower that he was 'bringing it around to land on 30.' When asked if he was experiencing any difficulties the plt…Jul 1, 1983 · N23684 · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Stanton, KYWhile on final apch to land, the eng lost power when the acft was at aprx 300 ft AGL. The plt stated that he switched fuel tanks & retracted the landing gear & flaps in an effort to reach the rwy. When he saw that he could not glide to the rwy, he turned to…May 20, 1983 · N3828N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA205Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Minonk, ILThe plt reported that during takeoff from a private farm strip, he had only 70 KTS as he apchd the end of the rwy. By then, there was not enough room to abort & he believed the acft had insufficient airspeed to clear wires along a roadway about 330 ft from…May 9, 1983 · N6039Z · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83AA105Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 340 · Rock Springs, WYThe aircrew of a Cessna 340, N5415M, were scheduled for an air taxi check ride with an inspector at jackson, WY, later in the afternoon. They had planned to takeoff from Rock Springs, WY, practice a few instrucment apchs at Rock Springs, then proceed to…Apr 26, 1983 · N5415M · 2 aircraft · Destroyed