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May 12, 1986 · Cessna 150F · N6647F
Gaylord, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gaylord, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N6647F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI86LA140
ON ROLLOUT, WHILE THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT A DRIFT TO THE RIGHT, THE ACFT SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. DURING THE RESULTING SLIDE, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN BURNING AND WAS DESTROYED. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE MAGNESIUM HUB OF THE NOSE WHEEL BEGAN BURNING AND COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY USING PORTABLE DRY CHEMICAL AND CO2 EXTINGUISHERS. LATER, AFTER A FIRE DEPT TRUCK ARRIVED, THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED.
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ON ROLLOUT, WHILE THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT A DRIFT TO THE RIGHT, THE ACFT SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. DURING THE RESULTING SLIDE, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN BURNING AND WAS DESTROYED. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE MAGNESIUM HUB OF THE NOSE WHEEL BEGAN BURNING AND COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY USING PORTABLE DRY CHEMICAL AND CO2 EXTINGUISHERS. LATER, AFTER A FIRE DEPT TRUCK ARRIVED, THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportOtsega County (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN6647F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT