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April 27, 1987 · Beech 95-55 · N9711R
Monterey, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Monterey, CA
Aircraft
Beech 95-55
Tail Number
N9711R
Operator
Sweets Flying Service
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA191
JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF, THE CABIN DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RELAND BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE PLT WAS VECTORED TO ANOTHER ARPT, HOWEVER, THE PLT NEVER CLIMBED TO THE ASSIGNED ALT AND WAS NEVER IN RADAR CONTACT. THE PLT THINKING HE WAS ON THE FRONT COURSE TO THE RUNWAY, WAS IN FACT ON THE BACKCOURSE. THE PLT DID NOT HAVE IN HIS POSSESSION AN APPROACH PLATE TO THAT ARPT. THE PLT DESCENDED INTO A MOUNTAIN AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
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JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF, THE CABIN DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RELAND BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE PLT WAS VECTORED TO ANOTHER ARPT, HOWEVER, THE PLT NEVER CLIMBED TO THE ASSIGNED ALT AND WAS NEVER IN RADAR CONTACT. THE PLT THINKING HE WAS ON THE FRONT COURSE TO THE RUNWAY, WAS IN FACT ON THE BACKCOURSE. THE PLT DID NOT HAVE IN HIS POSSESSION AN APPROACH PLATE TO THAT ARPT. THE PLT DESCENDED INTO A MOUNTAIN AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:15 PDT
Nearest AirportMONTEREY (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length6597 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95-55
Tail NumberN9711R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSweets Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · I0-470 AL · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time07:50
Weather SourceWFAC