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November 1, 1986 · Boeing B-75-N1 · N220SS
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Boeing B-75-N1
Tail Number
N220SS
Operator
Steve a Skilken
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA014
DURING A LANDING ATTEMPT ON ASPHALT SURFACED RUNWAY 23, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT UPON TOUCHDOWN. RIGHT ALLERON AND RUDDER WAS APPLIED TO STOP THE TURN. WHEEL BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF MECHANICAL DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTIONS.
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DURING A LANDING ATTEMPT ON ASPHALT SURFACED RUNWAY 23, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT UPON TOUCHDOWN. RIGHT ALLERON AND RUDDER WAS APPLIED TO STOP THE TURN. WHEEL BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF MECHANICAL DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:03 EST
Nearest AirportPort Columbus (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length4480 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing B-75-N1
Tail NumberN220SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteve a Skilken
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · N-670-6 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC