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February 17, 1986 · Schweizer G164-B · N3630K
Colt, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Colt, AR
Aircraft
Schweizer G164-B
Tail Number
N3630K
Operator
Danny Mccollum
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC86LA061
THIS WAS A NEW ACFT WHICH THE OWNER WAS FERRYING FROM THE DEALER TO HIS PRIVATE AG STRIP. THE LANDING WAS MADE TO THE NORTH ON A HALF MILE LONG GRASS STRIP AND THE WIND WAS CALM. THE PLT REPORTS THAT THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED WHEN THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AND THE MAIN GEAR WHEELS NEVER TURNED. AS THE ACFT SLOWED TO A STOP IT NOSED OVER, CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. AN FAA, AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE FIRE DAMAGED BRAKE SYSTEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTED BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
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THIS WAS A NEW ACFT WHICH THE OWNER WAS FERRYING FROM THE DEALER TO HIS PRIVATE AG STRIP. THE LANDING WAS MADE TO THE NORTH ON A HALF MILE LONG GRASS STRIP AND THE WIND WAS CALM. THE PLT REPORTS THAT THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED WHEN THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AND THE MAIN GEAR WHEELS NEVER TURNED. AS THE ACFT SLOWED TO A STOP IT NOSED OVER, CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. AN FAA, AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE FIRE DAMAGED BRAKE SYSTEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTED BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway36
Runway Length2640 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer G164-B
Tail NumberN3630K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDanny Mccollum
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO