1 fatal · Beech K35 · 2000-08-14 · NEWBERRY SPRING, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX00FA300
Event ID
20001212X21751
Type
Accident
Date
2000-08-14
Location
NEWBERRY SPRING, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.792499, -116.485832
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
K35
Registration
N878R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The crankshaft's fatigue failure at the site of an electrical arc mark stress riser, during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, improper decision, and maintenance.