Casualties unknown

1983-10-24: Beech G18S (N876U) — Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY, US

On October 24, 1983, a Beech G18S (registration N876U) was involved in an aviation accident near Syracuse, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Shortly after lift-off at 25-50 ft AGL, the aircraft began a gradual roll to the right. The pilot applied full left aileron but could not correct it, aborted the takeoff, and crashed on an adjacent taxiway. Landing gear collapsed. Investigation found a split right outboard deicer boot and missing left outboard stall strip.

Accident Details

Shortly after lift-off, while the aircraft was at an altitude between 25 and 50 feet above ground level with the landing gear still extended, the aircraft began a gradual roll to the right. The pilot applied full left aileron input in an attempt to counter the roll, but was unable to correct the aircraft's attitude.

Sensing a rapidly deteriorating situation, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff. The aircraft subsequently crashed on an adjacent taxiway. Upon impact, all landing gear collapsed.

Post-Accident Findings

During the examination of the wreckage, the right outboard deicer boot was found split horizontally from the landing light outboard for approximately 4 feet. Additionally, the left wing outboard stall strip was missing from the boot.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44954. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.