On June 12, 1983, a Beech J35 (registration N3054C) was involved in an aviation accident near Knoxville, IA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft lifted off the runway and began retracting its landing gear before executing an immediate left turn over airport hangars, eventually entering a right-hand spin.
What happened
The aircraft was observed lifting off the runway following a ground roll of approximately 900 feet. As it became airborne, the landing gear initiated its retraction sequence. Immediately after leaving the ground, the pilot executed a sharp left turn, flying over the airport hangars.
During this maneuver, the aircraft's wings were aligned with the ground as it completed a 90-degree left turn. Shortly after entering this phase of flight, the aircraft entered a right-hand spin and impacted the ground.
What happened in the 12 Jun 1983 Beech J35 accident near Knoxville, IA?
An aircraft lifted off the runway and began retracting its landing gear before executing an immediate left turn over airport hangars, eventually entering a right-hand spin.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Jun 1983 involved a Beech J35, registration N3054C, at Knoxville, IA.
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