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August 14, 2011, Burley, Idaho, Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion

At about 1430 Mountain time, the airplane impacted terrain about one-eighth mile off the departure end of the runway. The private pilot and his three passengers received fatal injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in fatal injuries for the private pilot and three passengers, with the aircraft sustaining substantial damage and an intense post-impact fire.
  • The aircraft lifted off late, reached only 75 to 100 feet above ground level, then banked left, descended, and impacted terrain, road, and railroad tracks.
  • Contributing factors identified include a reported six-knot tailwind and an ambient temperature of 91 degrees F during takeoff.
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At about 1430 Mountain time, the airplane impacted terrain about one-eighth mile off the departure end of the runway. The private pilot and his three passengers received fatal injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage.

The airplane lifted off about three-quarters of the way down the runway. Just after liftoff, the landing gear was retracted. After the airplane reached 75 to 100 feet agl, it banked to the left and descended, impacting a road. The airplane skipped back into the air, traveled about 75 feet and collided with railroad tracks. The airplane then continued another 55 feet before coming to rest. After the airplane came to rest, an intense fire initiated upon contact with the railroad tracks engulfed the entire airframe.

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