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June 16, 1985 · Republic RC-3 · N6121K
Eveleth, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 fatality, 3 serious injuries)
Location
Eveleth, MN
Aircraft
Republic RC-3
Tail Number
N6121K
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85FA234
ON TAKEOFF FROM ELY LAKE THE ACFT TURNED SHARP LEFT AT AN ALTITUDE OF 80-100 FT. AT THIS POINT THE ACFT CEASED RATED TO CLIMB AND DECENDED INTO TREES AND A LAKESIDE HOUSE. THE A CFT WAS IN EXCESS OF 400 LBS OVER GROSS WEIGHT. THE LADING GEAR AND NOSE BALLAST WAS INSTALLED.
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ON TAKEOFF FROM ELY LAKE THE ACFT TURNED SHARP LEFT AT AN ALTITUDE OF 80-100 FT. AT THIS POINT THE ACFT CEASED RATED TO CLIMB AND DECENDED INTO TREES AND A LAKESIDE HOUSE. THE A CFT WAS IN EXCESS OF 400 LBS OVER GROSS WEIGHT. THE LADING GEAR AND NOSE BALLAST WAS INSTALLED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRepublic RC-3
Tail NumberN6121K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A8 SERIES · Reciprocating · 215
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 fatality, 3 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind170° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC