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March 14, 1986 · Bellanca 17-30A · N123RM
Frankfort, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Frankfort, MI
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30A
Tail Number
N123RM
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI86FA102
THE PLT WAS TAKING OFF FROM HIS LOCAL ARPT AND LOCAL RESIDENTS DESCRIBED CONDITIONS OF 100 FT VIS IN HEAVY GROUND FOG. AFTER LIFT-OFF HE BEGAN A LEFT TURN TOWARD A 300 FT HIGH RIDGE TOPPED BY 100 FT TREES. THE ACFT STRUCK THE TREE TOPS, THE PLT LOST CONTROL AND IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
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THE PLT WAS TAKING OFF FROM HIS LOCAL ARPT AND LOCAL RESIDENTS DESCRIBED CONDITIONS OF 100 FT VIS IN HEAVY GROUND FOG. AFTER LIFT-OFF HE BEGAN A LEFT TURN TOWARD A 300 FT HIGH RIDGE TOPPED BY 100 FT TREES. THE ACFT STRUCK THE TREE TOPS, THE PLT LOST CONTROL AND IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:05 EST
Nearest Airport1nm W
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30A
Tail NumberN123RM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-K1B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility1 sm
Ceiling800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:50
Weather SourceWFAC