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October 4, 1987 · Beech A35 · N8583A
Wickenburg, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wickenburg, AZ
Aircraft
Beech A35
Tail Number
N8583A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA005
DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN, THE PLT REALIZED HE HAD A FLT CONTROL PROBLEM WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO ROTATE THE ACFT FOR LIFT- OFF. HE STATED THAT HE CONTD THE TAKEOFF, ATTEMPTING TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEM WITH ELEVATOR TRIM. HE WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A CLIMB. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT A FENCE WHILE THE LNDG GEAR WAS STILL EXTENDED & CAME TO A STOP 'SOME 800 FEET BEYOND.' THE OWNER/PLT RPRTD THAT THE GUST LOCK FOR THE PLANE HAD BEEN MISPLACED & A BOLT WAS INSERTED IN ITS PLACE. PRIOR TO THE FLT, HE HAD FAILED TO REMOVE THE BOLT. HE ALSO NOTED THAT 'JUDICIOUS USE OF CHECKLIST' COULD HAVE PREVENTED THE ACDNT.
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DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN, THE PLT REALIZED HE HAD A FLT CONTROL PROBLEM WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO ROTATE THE ACFT FOR LIFT- OFF. HE STATED THAT HE CONTD THE TAKEOFF, ATTEMPTING TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEM WITH ELEVATOR TRIM. HE WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A CLIMB. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT HIT A FENCE WHILE THE LNDG GEAR WAS STILL EXTENDED & CAME TO A STOP 'SOME 800 FEET BEYOND.' THE OWNER/PLT RPRTD THAT THE GUST LOCK FOR THE PLANE HAD BEEN MISPLACED & A BOLT WAS INSERTED IN ITS PLACE. PRIOR TO THE FLT, HE HAD FAILED TO REMOVE THE BOLT. HE ALSO NOTED THAT 'JUDICIOUS USE OF CHECKLIST' COULD HAVE PREVENTED THE ACDNT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportWickenburg (1nm NE)
Runway5
Runway Length5050 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A35
Tail NumberN8583A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-1 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC