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February 14, 1988 · Cessna 305A (L-19) · N5173G
Jean, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Jean, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 305A (L-19)
Tail Number
N5173G
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA88LA046
WITNESSES OBSERVED ACFT ENTER 45 DEG CLIMB ATTITUDE ON LIFTOFF, CLIMB TO ABOUT 200 FT AGL, THEN ENTER LEFT TURN. ACFT APPEARED TO STALL, WING DROPPED AND NOSE FELL THROUGH TO IMPACT 100 YDS LEFT OF RUNWAY. FLAPS FOUND SET AT 60 DEG VS. MAX 30 DEG SETTING SPECIFIED ON COCKPIT PLACARD. ACCOMPANYING ACFT WITNESS STATED PREVIOUS TAKEOFF THAT DAY ALSO EXECUTED WITH 60 DEG FLAPS. NO EVIDENCE FOUND OF PRE-IMPACT MALF OR FAILURE IN ACFT STRUCTURE, POWERPLANT OR SYSTEMS.
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WITNESSES OBSERVED ACFT ENTER 45 DEG CLIMB ATTITUDE ON LIFTOFF, CLIMB TO ABOUT 200 FT AGL, THEN ENTER LEFT TURN. ACFT APPEARED TO STALL, WING DROPPED AND NOSE FELL THROUGH TO IMPACT 100 YDS LEFT OF RUNWAY. FLAPS FOUND SET AT 60 DEG VS. MAX 30 DEG SETTING SPECIFIED ON COCKPIT PLACARD. ACCOMPANYING ACFT WITNESS STATED PREVIOUS TAKEOFF THAT DAY ALSO EXECUTED WITH 60 DEG FLAPS. NO EVIDENCE FOUND OF PRE-IMPACT MALF OR FAILURE IN ACFT STRUCTURE, POWERPLANT OR SYSTEMS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 PST
Nearest AirportJEAN (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length4545 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A (L-19)
Tail NumberN5173G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11A · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 10 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 14 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:51
Weather SourceWFAC