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May 10, 1986 · Cessna 305A · N16576
Salem, NH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salem, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N16576
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA124
THE CESSNA 305, BEING USED A TOW PLANE FOR GLIDER OPERATIONS, RAN THROUGH A FENCE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT STATED HE EXPERIENCED A WIND SHIFT DURING TAKEOFF. HE DID NOT HAVE A PRE-DECIDED POINT AT WHICH TO EITHER RELEASE THE GLIDER OR ABORT THE LANDING IF NOT AIRBORNE DURING THE TAKEOFF. HE KEPT THE GLIDER ATTACHED UNTIL INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE REMAINED FOR HIM TO CLEAR THE FENCE. THE GLIDER STOPPED ON THE RWY WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE ACFT OR INJURIES TO THE PLT.
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THE CESSNA 305, BEING USED A TOW PLANE FOR GLIDER OPERATIONS, RAN THROUGH A FENCE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT STATED HE EXPERIENCED A WIND SHIFT DURING TAKEOFF. HE DID NOT HAVE A PRE-DECIDED POINT AT WHICH TO EITHER RELEASE THE GLIDER OR ABORT THE LANDING IF NOT AIRBORNE DURING THE TAKEOFF. HE KEPT THE GLIDER ATTACHED UNTIL INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE REMAINED FOR HIM TO CLEAR THE FENCE. THE GLIDER STOPPED ON THE RWY WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE ACFT OR INJURIES TO THE PLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNortheast Glider Fort (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length2000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN16576
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO