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C-FITAQP: 10b) SUICIDE

Beech B95 | N529RB

Newport, Oregon

  • DTSB analysis published
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Key facts

  • DateSeptember 21, 2026
  • Local time12:45 PM
  • LightDay
  • WeatherVMC
  • Phase of flightManeuvering
  • People on board1
  • Fatalities1
  • AirportKONP

Last updated: September 21, 2026

Accident Location

City, State
Newport, Oregon
Latitude
44.6223
Longitude
-124.15364
Airport ID
KONP
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Aircraft Info

N Number
N529RB
Make
Beech
Model
B95
Category / Class
Aircraft Multi Engine Land
Amateur Built
No
Registry
FAA Registry Inquiry For: N529RB →

Pilot Info

Pilot in command
Busby, Ralph H, III
Gender
Male
Age
78
Certification
Commercial Pilot
IFR rating
Yes
Medical
Basic Med
Flight school
No
Instructional flight
No

Analysis

Weather
VMC
Time of day
Day
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Pilot error
Yes
Pilot incapacitation
No
People on board
1
PIC fatality
1
Total fatalities
1
NTSB travel
No
AQP category
10b) SUICIDE →

Probable Cause

THE DTSB

Pending. Local information suggests an intentional act.

NTSB

None yet (final report not yet published).

Recommendation

THE DTSB

Pending.

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