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 aircraft struck rising terrain during initial climb after takeoff from Lake County Airport.
- The pilot reported the airplane "didn't seem to have the power" as a factor in the incident.
- All three occupants onboard the aircraft were uninjured, despite the plane sustaining damage to both wings.
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