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August 2, 1986 · Beech C24R · N6637E
Hartford, CT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Hartford, CT
Aircraft
Beech C24R
Tail Number
N6637E
Operator
Centerline Aviation
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
NYC86LA208
THE BEECH 24R PILOT NOTICED A BUILD-UP OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE WINDSHIELD. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM CONTROLLING THE PROPELLER. HE SAID UPON LANDING HE COULD NOT JUDGE FORWARD VISIBILITY AND FLARED HIGH (30-40 FT). THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED ONCE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE FAA FOUND A FAILED FITTING ON THE PROPELLER.
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THE BEECH 24R PILOT NOTICED A BUILD-UP OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE WINDSHIELD. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM CONTROLLING THE PROPELLER. HE SAID UPON LANDING HE COULD NOT JUDGE FORWARD VISIBILITY AND FLARED HIGH (30-40 FT). THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED ONCE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE FAA FOUND A FAILED FITTING ON THE PROPELLER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHARTFORD (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length4418 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C24R
Tail NumberN6637E
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorCenterline Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter27.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO