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May 15, 1986 · Cessna 421C · N21WL
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 421C
Tail Number
N21WL
Operator
Turbine Eagle Charters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA136
ACFT WAS LANDING ON RWY 17. PLT SAID HE STRUCK A RABBIT WITH LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND LOST ALL BRAKING ACTION ON LEFT SIDE. PLT USED RIGHT BRAKE TO DECELERATE BUT OVERRAN RWY END AND STRUCK DIRT BANK.
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ACFT WAS LANDING ON RWY 17. PLT SAID HE STRUCK A RABBIT WITH LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND LOST ALL BRAKING ACTION ON LEFT SIDE. PLT USED RIGHT BRAKE TO DECELERATE BUT OVERRAN RWY END AND STRUCK DIRT BANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 MDT
Nearest AirportCORONADO (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length4020 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421C
Tail NumberN21WL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTurbine Eagle Charters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520L · Reciprocating · 375
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind160° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:30