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March 10, 1985 · Mitchell Harvey Condor III +2 Condor III · N44816
Lake Placid, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lake Placid, FL
Aircraft
Mitchell Harvey Condor III +2 Condor III
Tail Number
N44816
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA114
THE PLT STATED THAT ON TAKEOFF FROM LAKE PERSOMMON HE WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB MORE THAN 50 FPM DUE TO DOWNDRAFTS ALONG THE TREE LINE ON HIS RIGHT SIDE & HE COLLIDED WITH A 35 FT TREE & CRASHED INTO A CREEK.
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THE PLT STATED THAT ON TAKEOFF FROM LAKE PERSOMMON HE WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB MORE THAN 50 FPM DUE TO DOWNDRAFTS ALONG THE TREE LINE ON HIS RIGHT SIDE & HE COLLIDED WITH A 35 FT TREE & CRASHED INTO A CREEK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMitchell Harvey Condor III +2 Condor III
Tail NumberN44816
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKawasaki · 440B · Reciprocating · 40
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:48
Weather SourceWFAC