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November 29, 1982 · Beech C23 · N2014D
Hazleton, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Hazleton, PA
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N2014D
Operator
Robert G Dubuc
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC83FA034
ON 11/28/82, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ICING CONDITIONS AND LANDED AT HAZLETON, PA. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT DEICED AT HAZLETON AND ICING CONDITIONS CONTINUED UNTIL THE MORNING OF 11/29/82. WHILE DEPARTING ON 11/29/82, THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO USE MORE THAN TWO THIRDS OF THE 4899 FT RUNWAY. THIS WAS ABOUT 3 TIMES THE NORMAL TAKEOFF ROLL. AFTER DEPARTING FROM RUNWAY 28. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. THE IMPACT OCCURRED ABOUT 50 FT FROM THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN AND ABOUT 1 MI NORTHWEST OF THE AIRPORT. THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 1700 FT MSL. THE AIRPORT ELEVATION WAS 1604 FT. A HUNTER IN THE VICINITY OF THE CRASH SITE REPORTED DENSE FOG IN THE AREA. HE HEARD THE PLANE APPROACHING, BUT DID NOT SEE IT UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. HE REPORTED THAT THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE WAS STEADY AND LOUD.
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ON 11/28/82, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ICING CONDITIONS AND LANDED AT HAZLETON, PA. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT DEICED AT HAZLETON AND ICING CONDITIONS CONTINUED UNTIL THE MORNING OF 11/29/82. WHILE DEPARTING ON 11/29/82, THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO USE MORE THAN TWO THIRDS OF THE 4899 FT RUNWAY. THIS WAS ABOUT 3 TIMES THE NORMAL TAKEOFF ROLL. AFTER DEPARTING FROM RUNWAY 28. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. THE IMPACT OCCURRED ABOUT 50 FT FROM THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN AND ABOUT 1 MI NORTHWEST OF THE AIRPORT. THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 1700 FT MSL. THE AIRPORT ELEVATION WAS 1604 FT. A HUNTER IN THE VICINITY OF THE CRASH SITE REPORTED DENSE FOG IN THE AREA. HE HEARD THE PLANE APPROACHING, BUT DID NOT SEE IT UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. HE REPORTED THAT THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE WAS STEADY AND LOUD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 EST
Nearest AirportHazleton Municipal (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length4899 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN2014D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRobert G Dubuc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:15