At 07:19 mountain time, a Socata TBM 700 crashed right after takeoff from Centennial Airport. The pilot was killed. Radar data showed the airplane taking off from runway 17L. As the pilot was handed off to Denver Departure, the airplane was climbing in a left turn, then descending as the turn continued. Restricted visibility precluded tower personnel from observing the departure.
March 26, Englewood, Colo. / Socata TBM 700
At 07:19 mountain time, a Socata TBM 700 crashed right after takeoff from Centennial Airport. The pilot was killed. Radar data showed the airplane taking off from runway 17L. As the pilot was handed off to Denver Departure, the airplane was climbing in a left turn, then descending as the turn continued. Restricted visibility precluded tower personnel from observing the departure....
Key Takeaways:
- A Socata TBM 700 crashed shortly after takeoff from Centennial Airport at 07:19 mountain time, killing the pilot.
- Radar data shows the aircraft climbing in a left turn immediately after takeoff, then descending as the turn continued.
- Restricted visibility prevented tower personnel from observing the aircraft's departure.
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