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July 10, 1987 · Rockwell 112A · N1440J
Vero Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Vero Beach, FL
Aircraft
Rockwell 112A
Tail Number
N1440J
Operator
Robert H Davis Jr
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA87FA203
AFTER TAKE-OFF, THE RT WING OF THE ACFT HIT THE GROUND ABOUT 1500 FT DOWN THE NORTH-SOUTH RWY. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT WAS RT WING HEAVY AND OPPOSITE AILERON HAD NO EFFECT. SURFACE WINDS AT VERO BEACH, ABOUT 8 MILES EAST OF THE ACCIDENT SITE WERE 090 DEGS AT 11 KNTS. THE ACFT WAS TAKING OFF TO THE SOUTH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. AN EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
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AFTER TAKE-OFF, THE RT WING OF THE ACFT HIT THE GROUND ABOUT 1500 FT DOWN THE NORTH-SOUTH RWY. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT WAS RT WING HEAVY AND OPPOSITE AILERON HAD NO EFFECT. SURFACE WINDS AT VERO BEACH, ABOUT 8 MILES EAST OF THE ACCIDENT SITE WERE 090 DEGS AT 11 KNTS. THE ACFT WAS TAKING OFF TO THE SOUTH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. AN EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:28 EDT
Nearest AirportNew Hibiscus (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell 112A
Tail NumberN1440J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRobert H Davis Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC