Casualties unknown

1989-02-19: Beech A36 (N1DQ) — Peter Murray — Glen Falls, NY

Glen Falls, NY, US

On February 19, 1989, a Beech A36 (registration N1DQ) operated by Peter Murray was involved in an aviation accident near Glen Falls, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. RELATED FACTORS WERE: FAILURE OF THE BEECH AIRCREW TO MAKE A NORMAL LEFT TURN OUT OF TRAFFIC AND THE STINSON PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION DUE TO SUNGLARE. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A Beech A36 on an instrument instructional flight and a Stinson 108-2 collided about one mile north of Warren County Airport after the Beech took off and the Stinson approached from the northeast.

Accident Overview

A midair collision occurred near Warren County Airport when a Beech A36 and a Stinson 108-2 converged about one mile north of the airfield. The Beech A36 (N1DG) had just taken off from runway 30 for an instrument instructional flight. Witnesses observed the aircraft turn right and start climbing. Meanwhile, the Stinson 108-2 (N232C) was returning to the airport from the northeast, a direction that placed it flying toward the sun. The two airplanes subsequently collided.

Aircraft and Flight Context

The Beech A36 was operated as a training flight under instrument flight rules. The Stinson 108-2 was on a return leg to Warren County Airport. Both aircraft are single-engine general aviation types. Warren County Airport is an uncontrolled airport, meaning no air traffic control tower was in operation at the time.

Collision Circumstances

The collision occurred approximately one mile north of the airport. The Stinson's approach from the northeast would have subjected its pilot to glare from the sun, a detail noted in the source. No further information about injuries, damage, or post-collision events was provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27790. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.