At 08:07 MST, a Beech Debonair struck terrain during initial climb from Lake County Airport. The three occupants were not injured. The pilot told investigators he was departing on runway 34 and the airplane just didnt seem to have the power. The airplane impacted rising terrain and both wings were bent.
Feb. 28, Leadville, Colo. / Beech 35-C33 Debonair
At 08:07 MST, a Beech Debonair struck terrain during initial climb from Lake County Airport. The three occupants were not injured. The pilot told investigators he was departing on runway 34 and the airplane just didnt seem to have the power. The airplane impacted rising terrain and both wings were bent....
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech Debonair struck terrain during initial climb from Lake County Airport.
- The three occupants onboard were not injured in the incident.
- The pilot reported that the airplane "didn't seem to have the power" during departure.
- The aircraft sustained bent wings after impacting rising terrain.
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