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July 15, 1983 · Champion 7GCBC · N733MW
Canandaigua, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Canandaigua, NY
Aircraft
Champion 7GCBC
Tail Number
N733MW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA178
THE PLT INITIATED A TAKEOFF ON A 1900 FT GRASS RWY WITH 2 NOTCHES OF FLAPS. HE STATED THAT AFTER LIFT-OFF, HE HAD CLIMBED 50 TO 75, BUT WAS UNSURE WHETHER OR NOT HE COULD CLEAR THE TOPS OF THE TREES AT THE END OF THE RWY. HE ELECTED TO ABORT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. AFTER OVER RUNNING, THE PLANE COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL TREES.
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THE PLT INITIATED A TAKEOFF ON A 1900 FT GRASS RWY WITH 2 NOTCHES OF FLAPS. HE STATED THAT AFTER LIFT-OFF, HE HAD CLIMBED 50 TO 75, BUT WAS UNSURE WHETHER OR NOT HE COULD CLEAR THE TOPS OF THE TREES AT THE END OF THE RWY. HE ELECTED TO ABORT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. AFTER OVER RUNNING, THE PLANE COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCanandaigua (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCBC
Tail NumberN733MW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-CL · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO