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May 31, 1986 · Maule M-4-210C · N9861M
Saluda, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Saluda, VA
Aircraft
Maule M-4-210C
Tail Number
N9861M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO86FID05
WHILE ON FINAL APCH, THE ACFT STRUCK THE TOP SIDE OF A VAN WHICH WAS ON A ROAD OFF THE APCH END OF THE RWY. BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR WERE SHEARED OFF AND THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT IN A GRASS AREA ALONG THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT REPORTED THAT A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED DURING FINAL APCH.
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WHILE ON FINAL APCH, THE ACFT STRUCK THE TOP SIDE OF A VAN WHICH WAS ON A ROAD OFF THE APCH END OF THE RWY. BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR WERE SHEARED OFF AND THE PLT LANDED THE ACFT IN A GRASS AREA ALONG THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT REPORTED THAT A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED DURING FINAL APCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHummel Field (1nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4-210C
Tail NumberN9861M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:30
Weather SourceWFAC