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November 15, 1987 · Beech D18S · N802H
Mokuleia, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mokuleia, HI
Aircraft
Beech D18S
Tail Number
N802H
Operator
Lanai Bird
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA044
THE PLT RPRTD THAT HE HAD MADE A NORMAL PREFLIGHT, BUT AFTER THE ACFT HAD ROLLED ABOUT 200 TO 250 FT ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE ACFT CAME TO REST WITH DAMAGE TO THE NOSE SECTION, PROPS & ENGS. DRG AN INSPN OF THE ACFT, THE LANDING GEAR LEVER WAS FOUND IN THE UP POSITION. THE LANDING GEAR OPERATED NORMALLY DURING A SUBSEQUENT CHECK OF THE SYSTEM.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT HE HAD MADE A NORMAL PREFLIGHT, BUT AFTER THE ACFT HAD ROLLED ABOUT 200 TO 250 FT ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE ACFT CAME TO REST WITH DAMAGE TO THE NOSE SECTION, PROPS & ENGS. DRG AN INSPN OF THE ACFT, THE LANDING GEAR LEVER WAS FOUND IN THE UP POSITION. THE LANDING GEAR OPERATED NORMALLY DURING A SUBSEQUENT CHECK OF THE SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:00 HST
Nearest AirportDillingham Airfield (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length9200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech D18S
Tail NumberN802H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLanai Bird
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC