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April 3, 1987 · North American Navion · N91735
Los Alamos, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Los Alamos, NM
Aircraft
North American Navion
Tail Number
N91735
Operator
Richard B Olwin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA079
THE INSTRUCTOR PLT WAS GIVING CROSS WIND INSTRUCTION TO A PRE-SOLO STUDENT PLT. DURING A CROSS WIND LANDING ATTEMPT, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD, BREAKING OFF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE WINDS WERE OBSERVED AT THE TIME OF TOUCHDOWN TO BE 150 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS, A QUARTERING TAIL WIND FOR RWY 27. AFTER LANDING, THE ACFT SKIDDED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LANDING AREA UNTIL COMING TO REST IN THE ARPT BOUNDARY FENCE.
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THE INSTRUCTOR PLT WAS GIVING CROSS WIND INSTRUCTION TO A PRE-SOLO STUDENT PLT. DURING A CROSS WIND LANDING ATTEMPT, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD, BREAKING OFF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE WINDS WERE OBSERVED AT THE TIME OF TOUCHDOWN TO BE 150 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS, A QUARTERING TAIL WIND FOR RWY 27. AFTER LANDING, THE ACFT SKIDDED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LANDING AREA UNTIL COMING TO REST IN THE ARPT BOUNDARY FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:47 MST
Nearest AirportLos Alamos (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length5543 ft
Runway Width130 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American Navion
Tail NumberN91735
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard B Olwin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E 225 4 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 12 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC