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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Beech 35BEECH · Rupert, WV · April 6, 1989

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Date: April 6, 1989
Place: Rupert, WV
Phase of flight: Normal Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N5902C
Reported as: Beech 35BEECH
People aboard: 4
Fatal injuries: 4

N5902CRegistration cancelled Feb 1, 2013 · Beech C35S/N D-3261 · Built 1952 Airframe modelBeech C35 Engine modelContinental E225 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Aircraft located 4/18. Previously reported as missing. Impacted on top of a ridge.

As the FAA filed it

AIRCRAFT LOCATED 4/18. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS MISSING. IMPACTED ON TOP OF A RIDGE.