Casualties unknown

1982-09-18: Beech G18S (N730M) — Indianapolis Air Charter, Inc. — Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN, US

On September 18, 1982, a Beech G18S (registration N730M) operated by Indianapolis Air Charter, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Indianapolis, IN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During takeoff, an aircraft veered left after rotation. The left wing and main gear struck the ground, causing a spin. The left propeller was found feathered; subsequent testing showed normal system function.

Incident Overview

The pilot reported that the aircraft veered to the left immediately after rotation during takeoff. In response, he advanced the propeller, power, and mixture controls forward. Subsequently, the left wing and left main landing gear made contact with the ground. The aircraft then entered a spin while still in contact with the ground.

Post-Incident Findings

Following the accident, investigators examined the aircraft. The left propeller was found in a feathered position. Further ground testing of the propeller system was conducted, which indicated that the feathering and unfeathering mechanisms operated normally. No malfunctions were detected in the propeller system during these tests.

Pilot Actions

According to the pilot's account, the aircraft's unexpected leftward deviation occurred just after lift-off. His immediate action was to push the propeller, power, and mixture controls to the full forward position. Despite this input, the aircraft continued to the left, resulting in the left wing and gear striking the ground.

Ground Contact and Rotation

After the initial ground contact, the aircraft began to rotate or spin while still moving along the ground. The specifics of this motion were not further detailed in the available information, but the incident concluded with the aircraft coming to rest on the ground.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04405. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.