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September 25, 1986 · North American AT-6G · N66TY
Englewood, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
North American AT-6G
Tail Number
N66TY
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA258
PLT MADE TWO UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO LAND ON RWY 26 BUT DISCONTINUED EACH APPROACH BECAUSE OF UNFAVORABLE WINDS. WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE 220 DEG AT 20 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KTS. PLT THEN MADE TWO UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO LAND ON RWY 17L. ON THIRD ATTEMPT PLT SELECTED 10 DEG OF FLAPS & MADE WHEEL LANDING. WITNESSES SAID WIND RAISED RIGHT WING & ACFT DEPARTED LEFT SIDE OF RWY. PLT ADDED FULL POWER. ACFT BOUNCED, BECAME AIRBORNE, & BEGAN TO STALL. PLT CLOSED THROTTLE. ACFT COLLIDED WITH PARKED ACFT. PLT SAID AS HE APPLIED FULL POWER 'VIOLENT' WIND GUST CAUSED HIS FEET TO SLIP OFF RUDDER PEDALS.
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PLT MADE TWO UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO LAND ON RWY 26 BUT DISCONTINUED EACH APPROACH BECAUSE OF UNFAVORABLE WINDS. WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE 220 DEG AT 20 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KTS. PLT THEN MADE TWO UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO LAND ON RWY 17L. ON THIRD ATTEMPT PLT SELECTED 10 DEG OF FLAPS & MADE WHEEL LANDING. WITNESSES SAID WIND RAISED RIGHT WING & ACFT DEPARTED LEFT SIDE OF RWY. PLT ADDED FULL POWER. ACFT BOUNCED, BECAME AIRBORNE, & BEGAN TO STALL. PLT CLOSED THROTTLE. ACFT COLLIDED WITH PARKED ACFT. PLT SAID AS HE APPLIED FULL POWER 'VIOLENT' WIND GUST CAUSED HIS FEET TO SLIP OFF RUDDER PEDALS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 MDT
Nearest AirportCentnenial (0nm N)
Runway17L
Runway Length10002 ft
Runway Width101 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American AT-6G
Tail NumberN66TY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 16 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC