Beech K35 Bonanza, N5320E: Incident occurred January 26, 2016 in Blythe, Georgia

Date: 26-JAN-16
Time: 17:42:00Z
Regis#: N5320E
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 35
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Unknown
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Atlanta FSDO-11
City: BLYTHE
State: Georgia

AIRCRAFT ON DEPARTURE, GEAR COLLAPSED, BLYTHE, GA

http://registry.faa.gov/N5320E 

AIRCRAFT: 1959 Beechcraft K35, N5320E, serial number D-5815

ENGINE(S) - M&M, S/N:  Continental OA470-C, serial number 87903-70-CR (250HP)

PROPELLER(S) – M&M, S/N: Beech 278-205-25, serial number 416

APPROXIMATE TOTAL HOURS (estimated TT & TSMO from logbooks or other information):

ENGINE(S):   TSMO = 1465.0

PROPELLER(S): Not available     

AIRFRAME:  TTAF = 5413                    

OTHER EQUIPMENT: KMA 24; KLN 90B; 2 KC155’s; KT76; AM/FM radio; G/S; CDI

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  Prop strike on takeoff due to nose gear collapse, failure of brace assembly.

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES: Nos gear brace, prop strike, engine stoppage, lower cowling and airbox have damage, nose gear doors damaged.             

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:   private hangar at Blythe, Georgia / Airport 61GA.   

REMARKS: Good paint, nice interior. Dual yokes, Field adjuster has logbooks.  

SALVAGE BID:  http://www.avclaims.com/N5320E.htm

Photos:   http://www.avclaims.com/n5320e_photos.htm