Corona - Corona
Flight / Schedule
Corona - Corona
Aircraft
Beechcraft D18Registration
N8611A
MSN
A-518
Year of Manufacture
1949
Operator
Dale RodenbeekDate
November 14, 1979 at 12:30 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Corona California
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
33.8753°, -117.5664°
Narrative Report
On November 14, 1979 at 12:30 PM, Corona - Corona experienced a crash involving Beechcraft D18, operated by Dale Rodenbeek, with the event recorded near Corona California.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After liftoff, during initial climb, the airplane was difficult to control when it crashed in flames. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration N8611A, MSN A-518, year of manufacture 1949.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 33.8753°, -117.5664°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After liftoff, during initial climb, the airplane was difficult to control when it crashed in flames. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Corona - Corona
Operator
Dale RodenbeekFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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