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July 7, 1986 · Boeing N25-3 · N5106N
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Boeing N25-3
Tail Number
N5106N
Operator
David a Derby
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA299
A BOEING N2S-3 NOSED OVER ON LANDING WHILE ON A LOCAL VFR FLIGHT. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE HAD LOGGED A TOTAL OF 2.4 HOURS IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT ALL WITHIN THE PREVIOUS NINETY DAYS. THE PILOT STATED THAT ON HIS LAST APPROACH, THE SPEED WAS TOO FAST, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED AND HE OVERCONTROLLED CAUSING THE PROPELLER TO STRIKE THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST ON IT'S BACK. THE PILOT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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A BOEING N2S-3 NOSED OVER ON LANDING WHILE ON A LOCAL VFR FLIGHT. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE HAD LOGGED A TOTAL OF 2.4 HOURS IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT ALL WITHIN THE PREVIOUS NINETY DAYS. THE PILOT STATED THAT ON HIS LAST APPROACH, THE SPEED WAS TOO FAST, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED AND HE OVERCONTROLLED CAUSING THE PROPELLER TO STRIKE THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST ON IT'S BACK. THE PILOT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 PDT
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm N)
Runway16R
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing N25-3
Tail NumberN5106N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid a Derby
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · WR-670 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:01
Weather SourceWFAC