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July 12, 1986 · Aero Commander Callair A-9A Callair A · N8413V
Pleasant Dale, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Pleasant Dale, NE
Aircraft
Aero Commander Callair A-9A Callair A
Tail Number
N8413V
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC86FCJ03
A WITNESS REPORTED THE ACFT PULLED UP WITH ONE WING HIGH AND WENT PRACTICALLY INVERTED BEFORE STRIKING THE GROUND IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE ACFT WAS ENGAGED IN AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE COMPANY OWNER STATED THE ACFT WOULD HAVE BEEN AT AN ALT OF 150 TO 200 FT AGL DURING THE MANEUVER. HE CONTINUED TO STATE THE ACFT HAD A TENDENCY TO NOSE DOWN IN 'KNIFE EDGE' TURNS AND COULD NOT BE RECOVERED FROM AN ALT OF 150 TO 200 FTAGL.
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A WITNESS REPORTED THE ACFT PULLED UP WITH ONE WING HIGH AND WENT PRACTICALLY INVERTED BEFORE STRIKING THE GROUND IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE ACFT WAS ENGAGED IN AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE COMPANY OWNER STATED THE ACFT WOULD HAVE BEEN AT AN ALT OF 150 TO 200 FT AGL DURING THE MANEUVER. HE CONTINUED TO STATE THE ACFT HAD A TENDENCY TO NOSE DOWN IN 'KNIFE EDGE' TURNS AND COULD NOT BE RECOVERED FROM AN ALT OF 150 TO 200 FTAGL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:29 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander Callair A-9A Callair A
Tail NumberN8413V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B2B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT