On June 17, 1984, a Beech C35 (registration N335W) was involved in an aviation accident near Broken Bow, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While on an IFR flight at 6000 feet, N335W requested and was granted a deviation around weather. The pilot reported moderate turbulence but expressed optimism. The aircraft then disappeared from Denver ARTCC radar, with wreckage scattered over a mile-long area.
Flight and Incident
During an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight at 6,000 feet, the pilot of N335W requested and received clearance for a deviation to avoid weather. Later, the pilot informed Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) that the aircraft would encounter moderate turbulence for a short period but described it as "the light at the end of the tunnel." Shortly thereafter, N335W disappeared from Denver ARTCC radar.
Wreckage and Investigation
The wreckage was located spread over an area approximately 1 mile long by 1/4 mile wide. The investigation did not reveal any malfunction of the engine or aircraft components. Pathological and toxicological examinations of the pilot were also negative.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Jun 1984 Beech C35 accident near Broken Bow, NE?
While on an IFR flight at 6000 feet, N335W requested and was granted a deviation around weather. The pilot reported moderate turbulence but expressed optimism. The aircraft then disappeared from Denver ARTCC radar, with wreckage scattered over a mile-long area.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Jun 1984 involved a Beech C35, registration N335W, at Broken Bow, NE.
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