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May 1, 1987 · Piper PA-36-375 · N2335X
Lamar, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lamar, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-375
Tail Number
N2335X
Operator
Allen Tinnes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA117
THE COMMERCIAL PLT WAS ON TAKEOFF FROM A DIRT STRIP WITH A FULLY LOADED AG ACFT, FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT. AFTER LIFTING OFF PREMATURELY, THE ACFT SETTLED TO THE RWY. THE LEFT WING STRUCK A POST SKIDDING THE ACFT TO THE LEFT. AFTER CROSSING AN IRRIGATION DITCH, THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN A FIELD.
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THE COMMERCIAL PLT WAS ON TAKEOFF FROM A DIRT STRIP WITH A FULLY LOADED AG ACFT, FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT. AFTER LIFTING OFF PREMATURELY, THE ACFT SETTLED TO THE RWY. THE LEFT WING STRUCK A POST SKIDDING THE ACFT TO THE LEFT. AFTER CROSSING AN IRRIGATION DITCH, THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN A FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportTinnes May Valley (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36-375
Tail NumberN2335X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAllen Tinnes
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-720-D1CD · Reciprocating · 375
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO