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March 24, 1984 · Beech C23 · N23968
Champion, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Champion, PA
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N23968
Operator
Allegheny Beech
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC84FA117
N23968, CRASHED INTO TREES SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM RWY 27 AT SEVEN SPRINGS AIRPORT. PLT TOLD THE RESORT MANAGER OF SEVEN SPRINGS THAT HE COULD NOT SEEM TO GET AIRBORNE & AFTER HE DID GET AIRBORNE HE COULD NOT CLEAR THE TREES. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ACFT WAS OVER MAX GROSS WT AT TAKEOFF. THE RWY WAS REPORTED TO BE SLUSH COVERED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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N23968, CRASHED INTO TREES SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM RWY 27 AT SEVEN SPRINGS AIRPORT. PLT TOLD THE RESORT MANAGER OF SEVEN SPRINGS THAT HE COULD NOT SEEM TO GET AIRBORNE & AFTER HE DID GET AIRBORNE HE COULD NOT CLEAR THE TREES. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ACFT WAS OVER MAX GROSS WT AT TAKEOFF. THE RWY WAS REPORTED TO BE SLUSH COVERED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EST
Nearest AirportSeven Springs (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3050 ft
Runway Width42 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN23968
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAllegheny Beech
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50