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May 20, 1986 · Aero Commander Callair A-9B Callair A · N7757V
Dell Rapids, SD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dell Rapids, SD
Aircraft
Aero Commander Callair A-9B Callair A
Tail Number
N7757V
Operator
Conroy H Langloss
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86FTK02
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, HE LOST RUDDER EFFECTIVENESS AFTER ACCELERATING TO ABOUT 60 KTS. HE APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY & STRUCK A FENCE. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS REPORTED. APRX 14 MI SOUTH AT SIOUX FALLS, SD, THE 1839 CDT WIND WAS FROM 110 DEG AT 10 KTS. A BLOOD TEST SHOWED THE PLT HAD AN ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.14%.
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THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, HE LOST RUDDER EFFECTIVENESS AFTER ACCELERATING TO ABOUT 60 KTS. HE APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY & STRUCK A FENCE. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS REPORTED. APRX 14 MI SOUTH AT SIOUX FALLS, SD, THE 1839 CDT WIND WAS FROM 110 DEG AT 10 KTS. A BLOOD TEST SHOWED THE PLT HAD AN ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.14%.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWEELBORG (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander Callair A-9B Callair A
Tail NumberN7757V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorConroy H Langloss
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:39
Weather SourceWFAC