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July 13, 1988 · Gulfstream Aerospace G-21-G · N77AQ
Elyria, OH
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Elyria, OH
Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace G-21-G
Tail Number
N77AQ
Operator
Kalt Manufacturing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA166
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 EDT
Nearest AirportELYRIA (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3047 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream Aerospace G-21-G
Tail NumberN77AQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKalt Manufacturing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-27 · Turboprop · 715
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 14 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC