At 07:05 central time, a Beech 58 crashed about a half mile north of the Ainsworth Municipal Airport, killing the pilot and leaving the passenger seriously injured. The Part 135 cargo flight was en route to Valentine, Neb., when it encountered icing conditions and the pilot elected to divert to Ainsworth. While on approach to runway 17, the airplane struck the ground on a heading of 280 degrees. The aircraft was carrying radioactive medical materials and on-site investigation did not began approximately until about 72 hours later.
February 07, Ainsworth, Neb. / Beech Baron
At 07:05 central time, a Beech 58 crashed about a half mile north of the Ainsworth Municipal Airport, killing the pilot and leaving the passenger seriously injured. The Part 135 cargo flight was en route to Valentine, Neb., when it encountered icing conditions and the pilot elected to divert to Ainsworth. While on approach to runway 17, the airplane struck the ground on a heading of 280 degrees. The aircraft was carrying radioactive medical materials and on-site investigation did not began approximately until about 72 hours later....
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech 58 cargo flight crashed near Ainsworth Municipal Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot and serious injury to the passenger.
- The Part 135 flight encountered icing conditions and crashed during a diversion approach to Ainsworth.
- The aircraft was carrying radioactive medical materials, leading to an approximate 72-hour delay before the on-site investigation began.
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