Beech 76 accident near Greenwood, Indiana, November 17, 2001
On November 17, 2001 at about 4:45 pm local time, a Beech 76, registered N3846Z, was substantially damaged in an accident near Greenwood, Indiana (Greenwood Municipal Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the stuck open intake valve on the left engine.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 17, 2001 · about 4:45 pm local time
- Place
- Greenwood, Indiana · Greenwood Municipal Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 76 · all 76s on the register
- Registration
- N3846Z · no longer on the register · serial ME-401
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The airplane impacted and veered off the runway during a single engine approach and landing at the departure airport. A loss of engine power occurred during climbout from the airport in marginal visual meteorological conditions. Examination of the engine revealed the number three cylinder's intake valve was stuck in the open position.
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: multi-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,827 hours in all; 10 in this make and model; 20 in the last 90 days; 5 in the last 30 days; 1,748 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: June 7, 2001
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, September 28, 2001
- Maximum gross weight: 3,900 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming O-360-A1G6D (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Greenwood Aviation
The flight
- Departed from: HFY Greenwood IN at 4:30 pm
- Destination: MQJ Greenfield IN
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 01, 4,300 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 0 knots
- Visibility: 0.2 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 100 ft; clear
- Temperature: 52°F (11°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 30.38 inHg
- Observation at 4:30 pm from IND, 11 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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