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June 14, 1986 · Beech C23 · N6337U
Lamar, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Location
Lamar, CO
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N6337U
Operator
Aero Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN86FA160
DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB, THE PLT'S DOOR CAME OPEN. THE PVT PLT WITH 2 HOURS FLYING EXPERIENCE IN C-23 ACFT MADE A CLOSE IN TRAFFIC PATTERN TO RETURN FOR LANDING. DURING THE TURN FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL THE NOSE OF THE ACFT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND THE ACFT STARTED TO SINK RAPIDLY. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND BEFORE TOTAL RECOVERY COULD BE AFFECTED.
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DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB, THE PLT'S DOOR CAME OPEN. THE PVT PLT WITH 2 HOURS FLYING EXPERIENCE IN C-23 ACFT MADE A CLOSE IN TRAFFIC PATTERN TO RETURN FOR LANDING. DURING THE TURN FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL THE NOSE OF THE ACFT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND THE ACFT STARTED TO SINK RAPIDLY. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND BEFORE TOTAL RECOVERY COULD BE AFFECTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 MDT
Nearest AirportLamar Municipal (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length6304 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN6337U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAero Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT