Beech V35B accident near Del Rey Oaks, California, June 9, 1986
On June 9, 1986, a Beech V35B, registered N4457W, was destroyed in an accident near Del Rey Oaks, California (Monterey airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was 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
- June 9, 1986
- Place
- Del Rey Oaks, California · Monterey · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech V35B · all V35Bs on the register
- Registration
- N4457W · registry record · serial D9643
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
APPROACHING THE DESTINATION ARPT THE PLT INFORMED ATC THAT HE DID NOT FEEL WELL AND DESIRED TO LAND 'AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.' THE PLT WAS CLEARED TO LAND. WHILE ON A RIGHT BASE LEG THE ACFT PITCHED 45 DEGREES NOSE DOWN, AND COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN AND A RESIDENCE 1600 FT FROM THE RWY. ONE PERSON INSIDE THE RESIDENCE RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE PATHOLOGICAL EXAM REVEALED THE PLT HAD AN ADVANCED STAGE OF GENERALIZED ATHEROSCLEROSIS. SOME CORONARY ARTERIES WERE 95 PERCENT OCCLUDED. THE PLT REPORTED HAVING 6,200 HRS OF FLT TIME ON A 1981 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE APPLICATION AND REPORTED 2,500 HRS ON A 1983 APPLICATION.
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
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, March 6, 1986
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-520-BB10B (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: OAK Oakland CA
- Destination: MRY Monterey CA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 24, 4,001 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 300° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 64°F (18°C), dew point 59°F (15°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
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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