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August 31, 1986 · Champion 7FC · N9853Y
Baltimore, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Aircraft
Champion 7FC
Tail Number
N9853Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO86FIG03
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO TOUCH DOWN HARD ON THE SOD RWY, BOUNCE INTO THE AIR, AND COME BACK DOWN ON THE LEFT MAIN AND NOSE WHEEL. THE NOSE WHEEL FORK BROKE AND THE NOSE WHEEL DEPARTED THE ACFT. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO SLIDE FOR APRX 24 FT AFTER WHICH TIME IT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY USING A HIGHER APCH SPEED AND BY NOT DRAGGING THE BRAKES UPON TOUCHDOWN.
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THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO TOUCH DOWN HARD ON THE SOD RWY, BOUNCE INTO THE AIR, AND COME BACK DOWN ON THE LEFT MAIN AND NOSE WHEEL. THE NOSE WHEEL FORK BROKE AND THE NOSE WHEEL DEPARTED THE ACFT. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO SLIDE FOR APRX 24 FT AFTER WHICH TIME IT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY USING A HIGHER APCH SPEED AND BY NOT DRAGGING THE BRAKES UPON TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EDT
Nearest AirportEssex Skypark (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7FC
Tail NumberN9853Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC