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July 3, 1992 · O Donnell Lancair 235 Lancair 23 · N120FR

Winnemucca, NV

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Winnemucca, NV
Aircraft
O Donnell Lancair 235 Lancair 23
Tail Number
N120FR
Operator
Francis W O Donnell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA277

THE PILOT SAID HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND COULD NOT CORRECT THE SITUATION PRIOR TO THE AIRCRAFT VEERING OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDING WITH A RAISED LIP OF A CONCRETE SLAB.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT SAID HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND COULD NOT CORRECT THE SITUATION PRIOR TO THE AIRCRAFT VEERING OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDING WITH A RAISED LIP OF A CONCRETE SLAB.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportWinnemucca Muni (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length6008 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftO Donnell Lancair 235 Lancair 23
Tail NumberN120FR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrancis W O Donnell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-GPU · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility90 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data