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January 17, 1988 · Aero Commander 200D · N2977T
Chico, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Chico, CA
Aircraft
Aero Commander 200D
Tail Number
N2977T
Operator
Clark Robert R
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA090
AT THE END OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLT, WHILE IN THE PATTERN TURNING FROM BASE TO FINAL, THE PLT STATED THAT THE ARPT ENVIRONMENT WAS LOST. AT THE SAME TIME, THE INSTRUMENT WHITE LIGHTS, UNDER THE GLARESHIELD BEGAN TO FLICKER WHICH DROWNED OUT THE NORMAL INSTRUMENT LIGHTING. THE PLT DOES NOT REMEMBER THE OCCURRENCES FROM APRX 1000 FT AGL WHILE TURNING TO FINAL TO THE TIME THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN, APRX 1 MILE SHORT OF THE RWY. OTHER THAN THE FLICKERING LIGHTS, THERE WERE NO OTHER MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS REPORTED.
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AT THE END OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLT, WHILE IN THE PATTERN TURNING FROM BASE TO FINAL, THE PLT STATED THAT THE ARPT ENVIRONMENT WAS LOST. AT THE SAME TIME, THE INSTRUMENT WHITE LIGHTS, UNDER THE GLARESHIELD BEGAN TO FLICKER WHICH DROWNED OUT THE NORMAL INSTRUMENT LIGHTING. THE PLT DOES NOT REMEMBER THE OCCURRENCES FROM APRX 1000 FT AGL WHILE TURNING TO FINAL TO THE TIME THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN, APRX 1 MILE SHORT OF THE RWY. OTHER THAN THE FLICKERING LIGHTS, THERE WERE NO OTHER MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PST
Nearest AirportCHICO (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length6724 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 200D
Tail NumberN2977T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClark Robert R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:45
Weather SourceWFAC