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April 20, 1986 · Adams A55 · N10600
Alachua, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Alachua, FL
Aircraft
Adams A55
Tail Number
N10600
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
MIA86LA128
THE PLT STATED THE HE DECIDED TO LAND BECAUSE THE WIND HAD PICKED UP DURING THE FLT. UPON LANDING THE GONDOLA TIPPED OVER RESULTING IN HIMSELF AND ONE PASSENGER FALLING ON TOP OF THE OTHER PASSENGER, WHO RECEIVED A FRACTURED LEG.
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THE PLT STATED THE HE DECIDED TO LAND BECAUSE THE WIND HAD PICKED UP DURING THE FLT. UPON LANDING THE GONDOLA TIPPED OVER RESULTING IN HIMSELF AND ONE PASSENGER FALLING ON TOP OF THE OTHER PASSENGER, WHO RECEIVED A FRACTURED LEG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAdams A55
Tail NumberN10600
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 57 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC