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June 18, 1986 · Beech C-23 · N6046Z
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Aircraft
Beech C-23
Tail Number
N6046Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA175
THE FLT WAS A PRACTICAL FLT TEST FOR A COMMERCIAL PLT CERTIFICATE. AT APRX 3,000 FT THE PLT EXAMINER INITIATED A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING. THE APPLICANT SPIRALED TO A MODIFIED DOWNWIND AND BASE LEG. THE APPLICANT SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL ON FINAL APCH WHERE HE NOTED A HIGHER THAN ANTICIPATED SINK RATE. PWR WAS APPLIED, HOWEVER, THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND SHORT OF THE GRASS RWY WHERE IT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE APPLICANT STATED THAT BOTH HE AND THE EXAMINER MISJUDGED THE APCH.
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THE FLT WAS A PRACTICAL FLT TEST FOR A COMMERCIAL PLT CERTIFICATE. AT APRX 3,000 FT THE PLT EXAMINER INITIATED A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING. THE APPLICANT SPIRALED TO A MODIFIED DOWNWIND AND BASE LEG. THE APPLICANT SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL ON FINAL APCH WHERE HE NOTED A HIGHER THAN ANTICIPATED SINK RATE. PWR WAS APPLIED, HOWEVER, THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND SHORT OF THE GRASS RWY WHERE IT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE APPLICANT STATED THAT BOTH HE AND THE EXAMINER MISJUDGED THE APCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 EDT
Nearest AirportFuquay Angier (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length2780 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C-23
Tail NumberN6046Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC