N1028C
Flight / Schedule
N1028C
Aircraft
Beechcraft 80 Queen AirRegistration
N1028C
MSN
LD-355
Year of Manufacture
1967
Operator
Private AmericanDate
July 28, 1981 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Groveland Florida
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
28.5602°, -81.8561°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On July 28, 1981 at 12:00 AM, N1028C experienced a crash involving Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Groveland Florida.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. While taking off from an unsuitable terrain in Groveland, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded and sandy area, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N1028C, MSN LD-355, year of manufacture 1967.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 28.5602°, -81.8561°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
While taking off from an unsuitable terrain in Groveland, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded and sandy area, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
