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July 27, 1986 · Quickie Q200 · N45CX
Newport News, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Newport News, VA
Aircraft
Quickie Q200
Tail Number
N45CX
Operator
Conex
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO86FID10
THE ACFT WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED FROM APRX 100 AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT WAS ON A TEST FLT AND AFTER THE CRASH THE PLT SAID THAT THE ACFT WAS PULLING TO THE RT DURING TAKEOFF SO HE REDUCED POWER. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO PULL RT BEFORE NOSING DOWN TO GROUND IMPACT. FIRE DAMAGE DESTROYED THE ACFT WHICH HINDERED THE INVESTIGATION.
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THE ACFT WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED FROM APRX 100 AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT WAS ON A TEST FLT AND AFTER THE CRASH THE PLT SAID THAT THE ACFT WAS PULLING TO THE RT DURING TAKEOFF SO HE REDUCED POWER. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO PULL RT BEFORE NOSING DOWN TO GROUND IMPACT. FIRE DAMAGE DESTROYED THE ACFT WHICH HINDERED THE INVESTIGATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:59 EDT
Nearest AirportPatrick Henry (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length6525 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftQuickie Q200
Tail NumberN45CX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorConex
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:10
Weather SourceWFAC