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August 4, 1988 · Braswell Scirroco MJ5-K2 Scirroco M · N6XY
Hurricane, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hurricane, UT
Aircraft
Braswell Scirroco MJ5-K2 Scirroco M
Tail Number
N6XY
Operator
Beesley Clay T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN88LA175
THE PLT SAID HE MADE A SHORT FLT TO CHECK OUT A MAG. THE ENG PERFORMED SATISFACTORILY AND HE LANDED. UPON TOUCHDOWN ONE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT GROUND LOOPED. THE PLT SAID A GEAR DOWNLOCK FAILED. THE FAA AIRWORTHINESS INSP WHO EXAMINED THE WRECKAGE SAID THAT THE DOWNLOCK SYSTEM WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED IN THE ACCD THAT HE COULD NOT DETERMINE THE NATURE OF THE DOWNLOCK FAILURE.
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THE PLT SAID HE MADE A SHORT FLT TO CHECK OUT A MAG. THE ENG PERFORMED SATISFACTORILY AND HE LANDED. UPON TOUCHDOWN ONE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT GROUND LOOPED. THE PLT SAID A GEAR DOWNLOCK FAILED. THE FAA AIRWORTHINESS INSP WHO EXAMINED THE WRECKAGE SAID THAT THE DOWNLOCK SYSTEM WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED IN THE ACCD THAT HE COULD NOT DETERMINE THE NATURE OF THE DOWNLOCK FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MDT
Nearest AirportHurricane (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBraswell Scirroco MJ5-K2 Scirroco M
Tail NumberN6XY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeesley Clay T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO