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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Beech S35 · Ottawa, IL · June 24, 1984

Date: June 24, 1984 · 00:40 local
Place: Ottawa, IL
Airport: Ottawa
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N905T
NTSB investigation: NTSBCHI84LA259
Reported as: Beech S35
Reported engine: Continental IO520B
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,066 total196 in this make and model124 in the last 90 days

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What happened

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Tried to land at a unlighted airport on dark night. Crash landed in a field adjacent to airport. Alcohol a factor.

As the FAA filed it

TRIED TO LAND AT A UNLIGHTED AIRPORT ON DARK NIGHT. CRASH LANDED IN A FIELD ADJACENT TO AIRPORT. ALCOHOL A FACTOR.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB CHI84LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOttawa, ILThe plt said he 'left word' for the Ottawa arpt lights to be left on until 0200 hrs on 6/24. When the flt arrived at Ottawa, the lights were not on. The plt said he 'attempted to make an approach, it failed.' The acft was landed in a nearby field. The arpt…Jun 24, 1984 · Destroyed