Beech A36 accident near Bow, Kentucky, March 5, 1988
On March 5, 1988 at about 1:15 am local time, a Beech A36, registered N2929R, was destroyed in an accident near Bow, Kentucky. It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 5, 1988 · about 1:15 am local time
- Place
- Bow, Kentucky
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech A36 · all A36s on the register
- Registration
- N2929R · no longer on the register · serial E760
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT HAD RECEIVED TWO WEATHER BRIEFINGS. IN BOTH, HE WAS ADVISED OF FORECAST AND KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED ICE BUILD-UP TO ATC. AFTERWARD HE REQUESTED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE FROM ATC TO LOCATE A SUITABLE LANDING AREA. WRECKAGE EXAMINATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY AIRPLANE PROBLEM. THE WEATHER AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WAS VMC WITH TEMPERATURE 37 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,100 hours in all
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,057 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, November 4, 1987
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental IO-520-BA (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
- Operator: Console CORP.
The flight
- Departed from: Islip NY at 9:40 pm
- Destination: BNA Nashville TN
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: night, dark
- Wind: from 340° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 4 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 1,300 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 36°F (2°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 1:53 am from BNA, 60 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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