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November 23, 1984 · Beech E35 · N3301C
Lagrange, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Lagrange, IN
Aircraft
Beech E35
Tail Number
N3301C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA055
PLT WAS LANDING IN GUSTY, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. ON LATE FINAL, A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE LEFT WING TO DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP OF AN 80 FT TREE. ACFT TOUCHED DOWN NOSE LOW, COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR.
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PLT WAS LANDING IN GUSTY, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. ON LATE FINAL, A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE LEFT WING TO DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP OF AN 80 FT TREE. ACFT TOUCHED DOWN NOSE LOW, COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest AirportOliver Lake Airport (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width85 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech E35
Tail NumberN3301C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT