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December 19, 1984 · Beech B-18S · N51FG
Bellesville, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bellesville, MI
Aircraft
Beech B-18S
Tail Number
N51FG
Operator
Active Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85FA072
THE PLT STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFT OFF THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT GOING OFF THE RWY STRIKING THE GROUND. INVESTIGATIONREVEALED THAT THE PLT IN THE LEFT SEAT WAS RECEIVING TRAINING & BOTH PLTS WERE AT THE CONTROLS. THE ACFT ENG & AIRFRAME WERE INSPECTED & DISCLOSED NO PREIMPACT FAILURE.
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THE PLT STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFT OFF THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT GOING OFF THE RWY STRIKING THE GROUND. INVESTIGATIONREVEALED THAT THE PLT IN THE LEFT SEAT WAS RECEIVING TRAINING & BOTH PLTS WERE AT THE CONTROLS. THE ACFT ENG & AIRFRAME WERE INSPECTED & DISCLOSED NO PREIMPACT FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 EST
Nearest AirportWillow Run (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length6511 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B-18S
Tail NumberN51FG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorActive Aero
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-27 · Turboprop · 680
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:29
Weather SourceWFAC