Beechcraft A35 Bonanza | N410B
July 20th, 2024 | Gustavus, Alaska
Accident Location
- City: Gustavus
- State: Alaska
- Latitude: 58.65852
- Longitude: -137.13252
- Airport ID:
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N410B
- Make: Beechcraft
- Model: A35 Bonanza
- Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
- Amateur Built: No
Pilot Info
- PIC Name: UNKNOWN
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age:
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: No
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Unknown
- IFR Rating: Unknown
- Pilot Error: Unknown
- Pilot Medical: Unknown
- Pilot Incapacitation: No
Analysis
- Date: July 20th, 2024
- Time: 2:20 PM Local Time
- Day / Night: Day
- VMC / IMC: VMC
- Phase Of Flight: Enroute
- Total People Onboard: 3
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 2
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Total Fatalities: 3
- NTSB No: ANC24LA069
- NTSB Travel: Unknown
- AQP Classification: 7) TERRAIN COLLISION, C-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Error, in that the pilot flew the aircraft in areas of mountainous terrain, wall below the minimum safe altitude, and did impact the face wall of terrain.
NTSB: NONE
Recommendation
DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft be especially vigilant and not operate in periods of reduced visibility, mountain obscuration, or IMC conditions while attempting to maintain VFR. Pilots should plan routes and use available technology to avoid flight that could operate near terrain that exceeds the planned cruise altitude.
NTSB: NONE
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.