# NTSB MIA82FA078: Beech F35, N567LT, Leesburg, FL, March 19, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: March 19, 1982, 10:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Leesburg, FL
- Location: 28.8108° N, 81.8779° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Leesburg, FL, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.8108&lon=-81.8779&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 3 fatal
- Status: Completed, report March 19, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71409
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82FA078
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71409/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA078

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - stolen aircraft/unauthorized use - performed, pilot in command
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - buzzing - performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - vehicle (contributing factor)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - object - residence (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering

## Analysis

THE PILOT, WHO WAS A ROCK GROUP DRIVER, TOOK AN AIRCRAFT FROM THE HANGAR WITHOUT PERMISSION TO JOY RIDE MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. DURING THE 2ND FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT WING HIT THE BUS DURING ONE OF SEVERAL LOW PASSES OVER THE AREA. THE AIRCRAFT THEN HIT A TREE AND A RESIDENCE. A POST CRASH FIRE OCCURRED. THE PILOT'S LAST MEDICAL CERTIFICATE WAS DATED 11/16/79.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N567LT (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: BEECH F35
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: D-4144
- Engines: CONTINENTAL E225-8 225 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Andrew C. Aycock
- Registered owner: Mike Partin
- Departed: LEESBURG, FL
- Destination: LEESBURG, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, invalid medical for flight; flight hours: 1,500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 170° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 174 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: ORL, 33 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820319004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820319004579A), Mar 19, 1982: Beech F35, Leesburg, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Pilot was buzzing when aircraft hit bus and then tree and then house. Cocaine found in urine.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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