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July 29, 1986 · Samuel R Hoskins Q-200 · N202SH
Eden Prairie, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Aircraft
Samuel R Hoskins Q-200
Tail Number
N202SH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FER15
AIRCRAFT WAS BEING TEST FLOWN FOLLOWING GROUND ADJUSTMENT OF RUDDER CONTROL CABLES. DURING THE FLIGHT RUDDER CONTROL WAS LOST WHEN RUDDER BEARING BLOCKS DETACHED FROM THEIR MOUNTING SURFACES. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AND NOSED OVER DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
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AIRCRAFT WAS BEING TEST FLOWN FOLLOWING GROUND ADJUSTMENT OF RUDDER CONTROL CABLES. DURING THE FLIGHT RUDDER CONTROL WAS LOST WHEN RUDDER BEARING BLOCKS DETACHED FROM THEIR MOUNTING SURFACES. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AND NOSED OVER DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:41 CDT
Nearest AirportFlying Cloud (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSamuel R Hoskins Q-200
Tail NumberN202SH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 105
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO