# NTSB NYC83FA034: Beech C23, N2014D, Hazleton, PA, November 29, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: November 29, 1982, 09:50 local (14:50 UTC)
- Place: Hazleton, PA
- Coordinates: 40.949211, -75.970046 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.9492&lon=-75.9700&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report November 29, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70994
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC83FA034
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70994/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA034

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - ice (cause)
  - weather condition - obscuration (cause)
  - aborted takeoff - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - low ceiling (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - fog (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - rising (contributing factor)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)

## Analysis

ON 11/28/82, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ICING CONDITIONS AND LANDED AT HAZLETON, PA. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT DEICED AT HAZLETON AND ICING CONDITIONS CONTINUED UNTIL THE MORNING OF 11/29/82. WHILE DEPARTING ON 11/29/82, THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO USE MORE THAN TWO THIRDS OF THE 4899 FT RUNWAY. THIS WAS ABOUT 3 TIMES THE NORMAL TAKEOFF ROLL. AFTER DEPARTING FROM RUNWAY 28. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. THE IMPACT OCCURRED ABOUT 50 FT FROM THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN AND ABOUT 1 MI NORTHWEST OF THE AIRPORT. THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 1700 FT MSL. THE AIRPORT ELEVATION WAS 1604 FT. A HUNTER IN THE VICINITY OF THE CRASH SITE REPORTED DENSE FOG IN THE AREA. HE HEARD THE PLANE APPROACHING, BUT DID NOT SEE IT UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. HE REPORTED THAT THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE WAS STEADY AND LOUD.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2014D](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2014D-2012-08-22), registration cancelled 2012-08-22, S/N M-2052, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH C23
- Registry model: [Beech C23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c23) (registry code 1151242) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: M2052
- Airframe hours: 547
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A4K 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Robert G. Dubuc
- Registered owner: Keith R. Dubuc
- Departed: HZL, HAZLETON, PA
- Destination: LOUISVILLE, KY
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: HZL, Hazleton Municipal, runway 28, 4,899 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 50; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 507 total, 344 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 6 knots
- Temperature: 99 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: AVP, 25 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 19821129060469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821129060469A), Nov 29, 1982: Beech 23BEECH, Hazleton, PA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Crashed

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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