ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377594
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| Date: | Friday 8 March 1985 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-23-160 |
| Owner/operator: | Coastal Flying Service |
| Registration: | N3438P |
| MSN: | 23-140G |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4900 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-B3B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | El Campo, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | El Campo, TX (TX09) |
| Edna, TX (26R) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
ATTEMPTING A SINGLE-ENGINE TAKE-OFF, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VMC OR RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW85LA144
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 14:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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