On March 28, 1991, a Beech V-35-A (registration N9462S) operated by Aaron C. Bornstein was involved in an aviation accident near Superior, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: VISUAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot reported flying clear of clouds and terrain, then losing memory and waking on the ground next to the engine and propeller. A 100-yard swath of vegetation was mowed up a hill to where the aircraft stopped. Mountain obscurement was forecasted.
Pilot Statement
The certified commercial pilot and owner of the aircraft stated that he was flying beneath and clear of the clouds with only light chop and well clear of the terrain. His next recollection was lying on the ground next to what remained of the engine and propeller. He said he did not remember heat from the airplane, though the fuselage had burned.
Scene Description
According to the pilot, there was a swath of vegetation approximately 100 yards long by the aircraft wing span wide mowed up the hill to where the aircraft stopped. The engine and propeller were separated from the rest of the airplane.
Weather Conditions
Mountain obscurement was forecast over a wide area around the accident site.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 28 Mar 1991 Beech V-35-A accident near Superior, AZ?
A commercial pilot reported flying clear of clouds and terrain, then losing memory and waking on the ground next to the engine and propeller. A 100-yard swath of vegetation was mowed up a hill to where the aircraft stopped. Mountain obscurement was forecasted.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Mar 1991 involved a Beech V-35-A, registration N9462S, operated by Aaron C. Bornstein, at Superior, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
VISUAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
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