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June 16, 1988 · Aero Commander 685 · N165SE
Scranton, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scranton, AR
Aircraft
Aero Commander 685
Tail Number
N165SE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA111
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A 2400 FOOT SOD STRIP, THE PIC SAID THE ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE, ALTHOUGH BOTH ENGINES WERE DELIVERING TAKEOFF POWER AND RPM, AND LIFTOFF SPEEDS WERE PROPER. THE ACFT SETTLED BACK TO THE RUNWAY AND CAREENED OFF ON TO THE OVERRUN SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE ACFT. THE CLOSEST WEATHER REPORTING FACILITY REPORTED NORTH WINDS. THE TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED TO THE SOUTH. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO IRREGULARITIES IN THE POWERPLANTS OR FUEL SYSTEMS. A CHECK OF THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS MADE AND IT WAS WITHIN TOLERANCE LIMITS.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A 2400 FOOT SOD STRIP, THE PIC SAID THE ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE, ALTHOUGH BOTH ENGINES WERE DELIVERING TAKEOFF POWER AND RPM, AND LIFTOFF SPEEDS WERE PROPER. THE ACFT SETTLED BACK TO THE RUNWAY AND CAREENED OFF ON TO THE OVERRUN SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE ACFT. THE CLOSEST WEATHER REPORTING FACILITY REPORTED NORTH WINDS. THE TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED TO THE SOUTH. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO IRREGULARITIES IN THE POWERPLANTS OR FUEL SYSTEMS. A CHECK OF THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS MADE AND IT WAS WITHIN TOLERANCE LIMITS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRogers Landing (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2400 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 685
Tail NumberN165SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520K · Reciprocating · 435
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:51
Weather SourceWFAC