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September 1, 1988 · Cessna 182RG · N3184C
Antelope Wells, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Antelope Wells, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 182RG
Tail Number
N3184C
Operator
Amarillo Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN88LA196
THE COMMERCIAL PLT WAS FLYING THREE PASSENGERS TO BUY CATTLE. DURING TAKEOFF FROM A 5,000 X 75 FT, WET GRAVEL AIRSTRIP, THE PLT ELECTED TO USE ONLY THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TO AVOID MUD. HE USED A SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF, WITH A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE, WHICH LIMITED HIS FORWARD VISIBILITY. HE DID NOT NOTICE SEVERAL PILES OF GRAVEL ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. JUST PRIOR TO LIFTOFF, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR HIT A PILE OF GRAVEL AND THE ACFT TURNED LEFT, DEPARTING THE RWY. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUSELAGE HIT ANOTHER PILE OF GRAVEL AND TORE A 3 FT LONG HOLE IN THE FUSELAGE. THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND TAXIED BACK TO THE STARTING POINT. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS PUSHED BACK AND THE GEAR MOUNT WAS DAMAGED. THE FUSELAGE WAS EXTENSIVELY WRINKLED.
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THE COMMERCIAL PLT WAS FLYING THREE PASSENGERS TO BUY CATTLE. DURING TAKEOFF FROM A 5,000 X 75 FT, WET GRAVEL AIRSTRIP, THE PLT ELECTED TO USE ONLY THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TO AVOID MUD. HE USED A SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF, WITH A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE, WHICH LIMITED HIS FORWARD VISIBILITY. HE DID NOT NOTICE SEVERAL PILES OF GRAVEL ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. JUST PRIOR TO LIFTOFF, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR HIT A PILE OF GRAVEL AND THE ACFT TURNED LEFT, DEPARTING THE RWY. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUSELAGE HIT ANOTHER PILE OF GRAVEL AND TORE A 3 FT LONG HOLE IN THE FUSELAGE. THE PILOT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND TAXIED BACK TO THE STARTING POINT. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS PUSHED BACK AND THE GEAR MOUNT WAS DAMAGED. THE FUSELAGE WAS EXTENSIVELY WRINKLED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MDT
Nearest AirportRanch Strip (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182RG
Tail NumberN3184C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmarillo Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO