On October 13, 1990, a Beech C35 (registration N789D) operated by Coxall, Richard was involved in an aviation accident near Independence, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN AN ALTITUDE ADEQUATE TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH OJBECTS DURING TAKEOFF. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot reported to maintenance at Bishop Airport that the airplane hit a rock during departure from a private airstrip near Independence, CA. Maintenance found the forward wing spar separated from the attachment fitting. The required accident report has not been submitted.
Incident Overview
The pilot of an airplane reported to maintenance personnel at Bishop Airport that the aircraft had collided with a rock during departure from a privately owned airstrip near Independence, California. No further details about the circumstances of the collision were provided.
Damage
Maintenance personnel who inspected the airplane discovered that the forward wing spar had separated from its respective wing-to-fuselage attachment fitting. The extent of additional damage was not specified.
Reporting
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has not received the required Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1, from the pilot. The absence of this report was noted by the investigating authorities.
What happened in the 13 Oct 1990 Beech C35 accident near Independence, CA?
The pilot reported to maintenance at Bishop Airport that the airplane hit a rock during departure from a private airstrip near Independence, CA. Maintenance found the forward wing spar separated from the attachment fitting. The required accident report has not been submitted.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Oct 1990 involved a Beech C35, registration N789D, operated by Coxall, Richard, at Independence, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN AN ALTITUDE ADEQUATE TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH OJBECTS DURING TAKEOFF.
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