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September 27, 1987 · Stinson SR8B · N16182
Lynchburg, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Aircraft
Stinson SR8B
Tail Number
N16182
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO87LA067
THE PILOT DIVERTED TO FALWELL AIRPORT DUE TO DETERIORATING WEATHER AND UNEVEN FUEL CONSUMPTION INDICATION BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL TANKS. DURING THE LANDING APPROACH FOR RUNWAY 28 THE PILOT NOTED THE UPSLOPE OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE. THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD BOUNCING APRX 8 FT BACK INTO THE AIR. THE PILOT THEN INITIATED A GO-AROUND WHICH HE SUBSEQUENTLY ABORTED DUE TO THE TERRAIN CONDITION. DURING THE SECOND LANDING THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY APPLIED THE RUDDER PEDAL HEEL BRAKES AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER ON TOUCHDOWN.
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THE PILOT DIVERTED TO FALWELL AIRPORT DUE TO DETERIORATING WEATHER AND UNEVEN FUEL CONSUMPTION INDICATION BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL TANKS. DURING THE LANDING APPROACH FOR RUNWAY 28 THE PILOT NOTED THE UPSLOPE OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE. THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD BOUNCING APRX 8 FT BACK INTO THE AIR. THE PILOT THEN INITIATED A GO-AROUND WHICH HE SUBSEQUENTLY ABORTED DUE TO THE TERRAIN CONDITION. DURING THE SECOND LANDING THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY APPLIED THE RUDDER PEDAL HEEL BRAKES AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER ON TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFALWELL (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson SR8B
Tail NumberN16182
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R-680-9 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO