Bennington, VT. – November 29, 1983

Bennington, VT. – November 29, 1983

     On November 29, 1983, a twin-engine Piper PA-34, (N2958R), with a pilot and three passengers left Atlantic City, New Jersey, bound for Bennington.  The flight arrived near Bennington Airport shortly before 3:00 p.m., but the pilot opted not to land due to heavy cloud cover.  He was re-directed to Albany, New York, and as he was leaving the area the aircraft crashed on Mount Anthony about one mile south of Bennington Airport.  Two people aboard the plane suffered serious injuries.  The other two were also injured, but to a lesser extent.  One passenger was able to make his way down the mountain to Southern Vermont College where he reported the crash to authorities.  The others were transported to medical facilities.

     Source:

     The Sun, (Westerly, R.I.), “Four Hurt In Airplane Crash”, November 30, 1983, page 28

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