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March 13, 1987 · North American SNJ-5 · N8218E
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Norfolk, VA
Aircraft
North American SNJ-5
Tail Number
N8218E
Operator
John Bosco
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO87LA030
THE TOWER CLEARED THE AIRCRAFT TO LAND ON RUNWAY 35 AT NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH WINDS FROM 010 DEGREES AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS. THE PILOT STATED THAT ALL OTHER TRAFFIC WAS USING RUNWAY 05. DURING LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT, GROUNDLOOPED, COLLAPSING THE LEFT GEAR. THE PILOT STATED HE 'SHOULD HAVE INSISTED ON USING RUNWAY 05, THE AIRCRAFT CAN BETTER WITHSTAND A LEFT CROSSWIND.'
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THE TOWER CLEARED THE AIRCRAFT TO LAND ON RUNWAY 35 AT NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH WINDS FROM 010 DEGREES AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS. THE PILOT STATED THAT ALL OTHER TRAFFIC WAS USING RUNWAY 05. DURING LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT, GROUNDLOOPED, COLLAPSING THE LEFT GEAR. THE PILOT STATED HE 'SHOULD HAVE INSISTED ON USING RUNWAY 05, THE AIRCRAFT CAN BETTER WITHSTAND A LEFT CROSSWIND.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:23 EST
Nearest AirportNorfolk International (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length4876 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American SNJ-5
Tail NumberN8218E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Bosco
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 20 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:25
Weather SourceWFAC