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July 10, 1986 · Aerotek Pitts S-2A · N31496
Pompano Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pompano Beach, FL
Aircraft
Aerotek Pitts S-2A
Tail Number
N31496
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA203
THE STUDENT PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT AS POWER WAS APPLIED TO TAKEOFF. THE INSTRUCTOR PLT THEN TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT AS IT LEFT THE RWY, AFTER WHICH THE LEFT GEAR BECAME STUCK IN SAND. THE ACFT NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.
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THE STUDENT PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT AS POWER WAS APPLIED TO TAKEOFF. THE INSTRUCTOR PLT THEN TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT AS IT LEFT THE RWY, AFTER WHICH THE LEFT GEAR BECAME STUCK IN SAND. THE ACFT NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:47 EDT
Nearest AirportPompano Beach Airpark (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerotek Pitts S-2A
Tail NumberN31496
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360 A1E · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:47