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January 31, 1983 · Beech 65-80 · N2711J
Brodnax, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Brodnax, VA
Aircraft
Beech 65-80
Tail Number
N2711J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA092
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING A LANDING IN A FIELD AT NIGHT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 623 & ROUTE 53 NORTH. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, 2 INDIVIDUALS WERE OBSERVED LEAVING THE ACFT & RUNNING INTO THE WOODS WITH DUFFEL BAGS. THE ACFT CONTAINED APRX 1000 LBS OF COCAINE.
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THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING A LANDING IN A FIELD AT NIGHT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 623 & ROUTE 53 NORTH. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, 2 INDIVIDUALS WERE OBSERVED LEAVING THE ACFT & RUNNING INTO THE WOODS WITH DUFFEL BAGS. THE ACFT CONTAINED APRX 1000 LBS OF COCAINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 65-80
Tail NumberN2711J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IGSO-530-A1A · Reciprocating · 300
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0