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Stall During Initial Climb Leads to Loss of Control and Crash at Bloomsburg Airport (N7888Q)

Bloomsburg, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On March 11, 1981, a Cessna 402 (registration N7888Q) operated by Catawissa Lumber & Specialty Company was involved in an aviation accident near Bloomsburg, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors: Collision with dirt bank, Snow, Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain, Airport conditions: snow on runway, Visibility one mile or less, Blowing snow, The pilot removed snow… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane stalled and crashed after veering off a contaminated runway during takeoff at Bloomsburg Airport. Occupants were injured and the aircraft destroyed.

Accident Summary

During takeoff from a contaminated runway at Bloomsburg Airport, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The aircraft stalled, veered off the runway, and crashed. Both occupants sustained injuries, with the passenger reported as seriously injured. The airplane was destroyed in the accident.

Probable Cause and Contributing Factors

The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be a stall during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors reported include: collision with a dirt bank; snow on the runway; icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain; visibility of one mile or less; blowing snow; the pilot had removed snow before takeoff; after takeoff, the aircraft shuddered and reached 100 knots in ground effect; ice beads were observed frozen on the wet wings of other aircraft.

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