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July 24, 1988 · Williams WACO · N810TW
Madison, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madison, IN
Aircraft
Williams WACO
Tail Number
N810TW
Operator
Bud a Williams
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88DEX10
THE PLT MADE SVRL HI SPEED TAXI CHECKS, THEN TOOK OFF ON HIS 1ST FLT IN THIS MAKE & MODEL OF ACFT. HE CLIMBED TO ALT TO CHECK THE STALL CHARACTERISTICS, THEN RETURNED TO THE ARPT. HOWEVER, AS HE WAS LANDING, THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND NEAR THE END OF THE RWY & SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED.
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THE PLT MADE SVRL HI SPEED TAXI CHECKS, THEN TOOK OFF ON HIS 1ST FLT IN THIS MAKE & MODEL OF ACFT. HE CLIMBED TO ALT TO CHECK THE STALL CHARACTERISTICS, THEN RETURNED TO THE ARPT. HOWEVER, AS HE WAS LANDING, THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND NEAR THE END OF THE RWY & SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMadison Muni (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWilliams WACO
Tail NumberN810TW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBud a Williams
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWarner · SUPER SCARAB · Reciprocating · 175
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC