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September 1, 1986 · Shanks/Becker ACRO Sport · N2263V
New Richmond, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Richmond, WI
Aircraft
Shanks/Becker ACRO Sport
Tail Number
N2263V
Operator
Richard a Becker
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FER18
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT DURING LANDING ROLLOUT HIS LEFT WING ENCOUNTERED THREE TO FOUR FOOT HIGH GRASS GROWING UP TO THE EDGE OF THE TURF RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN VEERED OFF INTO A DITCH. THE RUNWAY INVOLVED IS 2100 FEET LONG AND 75 FEET WIDE.
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ACCORDING TO THE PILOT DURING LANDING ROLLOUT HIS LEFT WING ENCOUNTERED THREE TO FOUR FOOT HIGH GRASS GROWING UP TO THE EDGE OF THE TURF RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN VEERED OFF INTO A DITCH. THE RUNWAY INVOLVED IS 2100 FEET LONG AND 75 FEET WIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Richmond (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftShanks/Becker ACRO Sport
Tail NumberN2263V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard a Becker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO