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April 16, 1987 · Boeing A75N1 · N63915
Argusville, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Argusville, ND
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N63915
Operator
Warren Walkinshaw
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA101
THE PLT TOOK OFF WITH A LOAD OF 46-0-0 FERTILIZER AND PROCEEDED TO THE FIELD TO BE TREATED. THE PLT SAID WHEN HE ARRIVED HIS FLAGGER WAS NOT IN POSITION SO HE INITIATED A GOAROUND. WHEN THE PLT HAD TURNED 90 DEG ONTO THE X-WIND LEG THE ACFT STALLED. THE PLT INITIATED RECOVERY BUT NOT IN TIME TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND. THE PLT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE 300 DEG AT 19 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 26 KTS.
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THE PLT TOOK OFF WITH A LOAD OF 46-0-0 FERTILIZER AND PROCEEDED TO THE FIELD TO BE TREATED. THE PLT SAID WHEN HE ARRIVED HIS FLAGGER WAS NOT IN POSITION SO HE INITIATED A GOAROUND. WHEN THE PLT HAD TURNED 90 DEG ONTO THE X-WIND LEG THE ACFT STALLED. THE PLT INITIATED RECOVERY BUT NOT IN TIME TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND. THE PLT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE 300 DEG AT 19 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 26 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN63915
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWarren Walkinshaw
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 19 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC