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September 15, 1986 · Grumman AA5 · N28987
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Grumman AA5
Tail Number
N28987
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA246
THE PLT HAD BEEN WAITING IN LINE FOR TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 16 FOR OVER AN HOUR, DUE TO TRAFFIC DEPARTING AIR RACES. WHEN CLEARED TO DEPART, WINDS WERE 300 DEG AT 15 KTS, GUSTING TO 22 KTS. PLT ELECTED TO ATTEMPT TAKEOFF, BECAME MOMENTARILY AIRBORNE WITH STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDING. WHEN PLT LOWERED NOSE OF ACFT TO COMBAT STALL, ACFT LNDG GEAR STRUCK A DIRT MOUND PARALLEL TO RIGHT OF RUNWAY. DENS ALT CALCULATED AT 5000 FT.
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THE PLT HAD BEEN WAITING IN LINE FOR TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 16 FOR OVER AN HOUR, DUE TO TRAFFIC DEPARTING AIR RACES. WHEN CLEARED TO DEPART, WINDS WERE 300 DEG AT 15 KTS, GUSTING TO 22 KTS. PLT ELECTED TO ATTEMPT TAKEOFF, BECAME MOMENTARILY AIRBORNE WITH STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDING. WHEN PLT LOWERED NOSE OF ACFT TO COMBAT STALL, ACFT LNDG GEAR STRUCK A DIRT MOUND PARALLEL TO RIGHT OF RUNWAY. DENS ALT CALCULATED AT 5000 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 PDT
Nearest AirportRENO (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA5
Tail NumberN28987
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A41C · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:20
Weather SourceWFAC