1 fatal · Beechcraft V35B · 2008-01-18 · Selma, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08FA047
Event ID
20080123X00098
Type
Accident
Date
2008-01-18
Location
Selma, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.564998, -119.723892
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Beechcraft
Model
V35B
Registration
N4662M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in the in-flight break-up of the airplane due to aerodynamic overload. Contributing factors included the pilot's impairment due to multiple medical conditions and due to recent use of alcohol.