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May 20, 1986 · Beech A36 · N103SM
Swansboro, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Swansboro, NC
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N103SM
Operator
L E Mc Neill
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA136
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 700 FT DOWN THE 2700 FT SOD RWY. THE RWY WAS WET FROM RAIN AND BRAKING ACTION WAS NIL. THE PLT ELECTED TO STAY ON THE RWY AND CONTINUE BRAKING EFFORTS. THE ACFT SLID OFF THE RWY END INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE PLT STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE PLANNED BETTER AND SET UP FOR A SHORT-FLD LDG, AND BEEN AWARE OF POSSIBLE REDUCED BRAKING ACTION DUE TO RWY CONDITIONS.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 700 FT DOWN THE 2700 FT SOD RWY. THE RWY WAS WET FROM RAIN AND BRAKING ACTION WAS NIL. THE PLT ELECTED TO STAY ON THE RWY AND CONTINUE BRAKING EFFORTS. THE ACFT SLID OFF THE RWY END INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE PLT STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE PLANNED BETTER AND SET UP FOR A SHORT-FLD LDG, AND BEEN AWARE OF POSSIBLE REDUCED BRAKING ACTION DUE TO RWY CONDITIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTRIPLEM (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2700 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN103SM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorL E Mc Neill
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC