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July 17, 1987 · Beech C23 · N6011T
Monticello, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Monticello, IL
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N6011T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA173
THE ACFT RAN OFF END OF THE RWY AFTER THE ENG LOST POWER DRG A PRACTICE SHORT FLD TAKEOFF. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI), THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT RWY REMAINING TO STOP THE ACFT DRG THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE PSNL COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ENG PRBLM AFTER THE ACDNT.
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THE ACFT RAN OFF END OF THE RWY AFTER THE ENG LOST POWER DRG A PRACTICE SHORT FLD TAKEOFF. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI), THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT RWY REMAINING TO STOP THE ACFT DRG THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE PSNL COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ENG PRBLM AFTER THE ACDNT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMonticello (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN6011T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:47
Weather SourcePILO