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February 15, 1982 · Beech 35 · N3859B
Ottawa, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ottawa, OH
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N3859B
Operator
Gerald a Morris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA047
THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED A 4-FOOT SNOWBERM LOCATED BETWEEN THE APPROACH LIGHTS AND THE END OF THE PAVEMENT DURING THE APPROACH. THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE SNOW BERM BY THE PUBLISHED NOTAM.
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THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED A 4-FOOT SNOWBERM LOCATED BETWEEN THE APPROACH LIGHTS AND THE END OF THE PAVEMENT DURING THE APPROACH. THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE SNOW BERM BY THE PUBLISHED NOTAM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 EST
Nearest AirportPutnam County (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN3859B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGerald a Morris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg