Beech A-36 accident near Brainerd, MN
On June 17, 1994, a Beech A-36 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Brainerd, MN. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 17, 1994
- Place
- Brainerd, MN
- Aircraft
- Beech A-36 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 46.350°N, 94.191°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X01446
Official records · BFO94FA103
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
Air traffic control records
- Transcript Of Radio Communications: Transcript (PDF), on ntsb.gov
- ATC Personnel Statements: Document (PDF), on ntsb.gov
- ATC Radar Plot: Document (PDF), on ntsb.gov
- FAA Waiver For ATC Vectoring: Document (PDF), on ntsb.gov
- Excerpt From ATC Handbook: Document (PDF), on ntsb.gov
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 17, 1994, about 1055 central daylight time, a Beech A-36, N1525G, operated by the owner/pilot, impacted terrain in Brainerd, Minnesota, during a missed approach to runway 23. The airplane was destroyed. The certificated private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The remaining passenger was seriously injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan was filed. The personal flight departed from Lincoln, Nebraska, at 0825 and was en route to Brainerd. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91. According to FAA air traffic control (ATC) documentation, including transcripts of voice recordings and radar data (attached), the pilot received three preflight weather briefings by the Columbus Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) on the morning of the accident prior to departure. The last briefing occurred at 0745. At 0819, the pilot was issued an IFR clearance from Lincoln to Brainerd. The pilot was cleared for takeoff at 0825. During the following two hours, the airplane flew at a cruising altitude of 9,000 feet mean sea level (msl) and was in communication with Lincoln ATC tower, Omaha Approach Control, Sioux City Approach Control, and finally, the Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). During this time period, the pilot twice requested and received approval to deviate from the intended course due to weather conditions. The pilot did not report any problems with the airplane. At 1018, the Minneapolis ARTCC controller advised the pilot to plan for an Instrument Landing Syste
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PUBLISHED MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURE, AND HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND/OR MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO AVOID COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT FLYING EXPERIENCE, AND THE CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURES AND TO PROVIDE MORE COMPLETE AND HELPFUL GUIDANCE TO THE INEXPERIENCED PILOT DURING THE APPRO
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
