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July 19, 1986 · Cessna T207A · N6484H
Whitmore, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Whitmore, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna T207A
Tail Number
N6484H
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA295
THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED MARBLE CANYON AIRPORT, MARBLE CANYON, ARIZONA, TO PICK UP PASSENGERS AT THE GRAND CANYON BAR TEN AIRSTRIP (1Z1) FOR A 14 CFR 135 FLIGHT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT UPON ARRIVAL AT 1Z1 HE FLEW OVER THE SINGLE DIRT STRIP RUNWAY AT ABOUT 20 FT A.G.L. HEADING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION TO CHECK THE RUNWAY FOR LIVE STOCK OR POT HOLES. WHEN THE AIRPLANE REACHED THE SOUTH END OF THE RUNWAY THE PLT EXECUTED A RIGHT 90 DEG CLIMBING TURN TO ABOUT 400 FT A.G.L. FOLLOWED BY A LEFT DESCENDING 270 DEG TURN. DURING THE LEFT TURN THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. GROUND WITNESSES CONFIRMED THE PILOT'S ACCOUNT OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT FURTHER STATED THAT AIRPLANE DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ENGINE DIFFICULTIES.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED MARBLE CANYON AIRPORT, MARBLE CANYON, ARIZONA, TO PICK UP PASSENGERS AT THE GRAND CANYON BAR TEN AIRSTRIP (1Z1) FOR A 14 CFR 135 FLIGHT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT UPON ARRIVAL AT 1Z1 HE FLEW OVER THE SINGLE DIRT STRIP RUNWAY AT ABOUT 20 FT A.G.L. HEADING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION TO CHECK THE RUNWAY FOR LIVE STOCK OR POT HOLES. WHEN THE AIRPLANE REACHED THE SOUTH END OF THE RUNWAY THE PLT EXECUTED A RIGHT 90 DEG CLIMBING TURN TO ABOUT 400 FT A.G.L. FOLLOWED BY A LEFT DESCENDING 270 DEG TURN. DURING THE LEFT TURN THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. GROUND WITNESSES CONFIRMED THE PILOT'S ACCOUNT OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT FURTHER STATED THAT AIRPLANE DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ENGINE DIFFICULTIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:42 MST
Nearest AirportGrand Canyon Bar Ten Astp (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T207A
Tail NumberN6484H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10°
Visibility80 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO