# NTSB NYC74DNC48: Aero Comdr 100, N3614X, Benson, VT, June 15, 1974

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: June 15, 1974
- Place: Benson, VT · BENSON, VT
- Location: 43.7101° N, 73.3030° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Benson, VT, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.7101&lon=-73.3030&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 14, 1974
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 128153
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC74DNC48
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC48

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-1858  74/6/15    BENSON,VT           AERO COMDR 100      CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 34, 745
        TIME - 1700                    N3614X              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          LEBANON,NH                  BENSON,VT
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           OVERSHOOT                                                LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
           COLLIDED WITH: OBJECT                                    LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
        FACTOR(S)
           AIRPORTS/AIRWAYS/FACILITIES - AIRPORT CONDITIONS: OTHER
        REMARKS- PLT OVERSHOT 700FT FLD,HIT HEDGEROW.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3614X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3614X), registered now, S/N 5090 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AERO COMDR 100
- Registry model: [Aero Commander 100-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100-180) (registry code 0140208) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Farmers Field

## 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 19740615017079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740615017079A), Jun 15, 1974: Slinds 100180, Benson, VT, Substantial damage. Plt overshot 700FT fld,hit hedgerow.

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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