The airplane was substantially damaged at 1029 Pacific time when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff. The commercial pilot and four passengers were fatally injured; a fifth passenger was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. Witnesses reported the airplane had reached approximately 200 feet when it “wobbled” side to side several times and then rolled to the left. Following terrain impact, a fire erupted.
March 16, 2011, Long Beach, Calif., Beech 200 King Air
The airplane was substantially damaged at 1029 Pacific time when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff. The commercial pilot and four passengers were fatally injured; a fifth passenger was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. Witnesses reported the airplane had reached approximately 200 feet when it wobbled side to side several times and then rolled to the left. Following terrain impact, a fire erupted.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed shortly after takeoff at 1029 Pacific time, sustaining substantial damage and resulting in a post-impact fire.
- The commercial pilot and four passengers were fatally injured, while a fifth passenger sustained serious injuries.
- Witnesses reported the airplane reached approximately 200 feet, "wobbled" side to side, and rolled left before impacting terrain.
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