Rockwell 112A accident near Binghamton, NY
On August 20, 1994, a Rockwell 112A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Binghamton, NY. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 20, 1994
- Place
- Binghamton, NY
- Aircraft
- Rockwell 112A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 42.100°N, 75.909°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X02119
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 20, 1994, at 1408 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell Commander 112A, N1253J, struck trees on takeoff and then struck the ground in Binghamton, New York. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received serious injuries. Visual meterological conditions prevailed. An Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed, however, it had not been activated. The flight was operated under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight was departing from Chenango Bridge Airport, Binghamtom, on runway 27. After becoming airborne, the airplane struck the tops of trees located 350 feet from the departure end of the runway and 50 feet above the runway. The accident was observed by several local residents who reported the engine sounded normal until the airplane struck the eucalyptus trees, after which a power reduction was heard, The airplane then veered left and struck the ground, 480 feet from the tree strike. The surviving passenger reported the winds were calm on the takeoff. In addition, she said, "the takeoff was normal, except they brushed the tops of trees." She reported the engine sounded normal to her and that they had made numerous departures in the same direction with similar loads, on previous flights. The airplane came to rest in the back yard of an unoccupied residence, at 8 Davis Street, Binghamton. The accident occurred during the hours of daylight at location 41 degrees, 11 minutes, 30 seconds North and 75 degrees, 50 minutes, 50 seconds West. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The 49 year old pilot-in-command was the holder of a private pilot certificate with
Probable cause
The pilot inadequate preflight preparation that resulted in the decision to attempt takeoff on a runway which was beyond the airplane takeoff performance capability to clear obstacles.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
