Casualties unknown

Midair Collision Between Beech A35 and Piper PA-30 Under Visual Flight Rules (N675B)

Chino Hills, CA, US

On December 19, 1987, a Beech A35 (registration N675B) was involved in an aviation accident near Chino Hills, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER AND THUS AVERT THE COLLISION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

A Beech A35 inbound to an airport and a Piper PA-30 that had just departed collided in midair under VFR. Both aircraft were destroyed. The sun's position limited the Piper pilot's view of the Beech.

Circumstances

A Beech A35 and a Piper PA-30 collided in flight while both were operating under visual flight rules (VFR). The collision resulted in the destruction of both aircraft.

Flight Paths

The Beech A35 was inbound for landing to an airport located 5 miles north of the airport from which the Piper PA-30 had just departed. The two aircraft converged at an unspecified altitude and location.

Weather and Visibility

The weather was visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The position of the sun relative to the Piper pilot would have restricted his view of the Beech. This visual limitation likely hindered the Piper pilot's ability to see the other aircraft in time to avoid the collision.

Communication

The Beech pilot was in contact with the air traffic control tower (ATCT) at his destination airport. In contrast, the Piper pilot was not using available ATC services. No further details about communications or other contributing factors are provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32712. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.