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October 20, 1982 · Beech B-23 · N9143T
Lexington, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Lexington, SC
Aircraft
Beech B-23
Tail Number
N9143T
Operator
Micheal T Bachman
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83FA013
THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A CORN FIELD SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OWNED BY THE PILOT WHO WAS FATALLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO SYSTEM MALFUNCTION COULD BE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN FLYING AT LOW ALTITUDE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A CORN FIELD SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OWNED BY THE PILOT WHO WAS FATALLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO SYSTEM MALFUNCTION COULD BE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN FLYING AT LOW ALTITUDE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFalcon Airport (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B-23
Tail NumberN9143T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMicheal T Bachman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A26 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 0 C
Altimeter0