September 29, Belen, N.M. / Beech Bonanza

At 0530 mountain time, a Beech 35 was destroyed when the pilot lost control on takeoff. The non-instrument rated pilot was killed. Radar data showed the airplane climbed to approximately 300 feet agl and disappeared. The airplane was found approximately 11 hours 30 minutes later by a motorist....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A non-instrument rated pilot was killed when a Beech 35 lost control shortly after takeoff, crashing from approximately 300 feet agl.
  • The aircraft was destroyed, and the wreckage was located approximately 11.5 hours after the 0530 mountain time incident.
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At 0530 mountain time, a Beech 35 was destroyed when the pilot lost control on takeoff. The non-instrument rated pilot was killed. Radar data showed the airplane climbed to approximately 300 feet agl and disappeared. The airplane was found approximately 11 hours 30 minutes later by a motorist.

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