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June 3, 1986 · Beech A-23 · N23983
Charlotte, VT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Charlotte, VT
Aircraft
Beech A-23
Tail Number
N23983
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA144
PILOT STATED THAT ON TAKEOFF ROLL IT SEEMED LONGER THAN USUAL AND ABOUT 1500 TO 1600 FEET OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO ROTATE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD CLIMBED ABOUT 15 TO 20 FEET BEFORE COMING TO THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND OVER WATER. AT ABOUT 30 FEET ALTITUDE, THE AIRCRAFT STOPPED CLIMBING. A 20 DEGREE COURSE CHANGE WAS MADE TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH A SAILBOAT WHICH WAS DIRECTLY IN FRONT ON THE FLIGHT. AT THE TIME OF THE COURSE CHANGE THE AIRCRAFT LOST LIFT AND COLLIDED WITH THE WATER.
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PILOT STATED THAT ON TAKEOFF ROLL IT SEEMED LONGER THAN USUAL AND ABOUT 1500 TO 1600 FEET OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO ROTATE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD CLIMBED ABOUT 15 TO 20 FEET BEFORE COMING TO THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND OVER WATER. AT ABOUT 30 FEET ALTITUDE, THE AIRCRAFT STOPPED CLIMBING. A 20 DEGREE COURSE CHANGE WAS MADE TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH A SAILBOAT WHICH WAS DIRECTLY IN FRONT ON THE FLIGHT. AT THE TIME OF THE COURSE CHANGE THE AIRCRAFT LOST LIFT AND COLLIDED WITH THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportDEEDS (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A-23
Tail NumberN23983
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2G · Reciprocating · 185
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO