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November 8, 1986 · Cessna 310R · N6096C
Belvidere, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 8, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Belvidere, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 310R
Tail Number
N6096C
Operator
Mst Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA020
DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE ACFT DOOR POPPED OPEN AT A POINT TOO LATE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. THE PIC TRIED TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED WHILE THE SECOND PLT FLEW THE ACFT AROUND THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, THE DOOR OPENED WIDER AND THE PIC REACHED TO TRY TO CLOSE IT. THE ACFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT HITTING THE RWY WITH THE RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK AND PROPELLER. WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM 220 DEGS AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 25 KTS.
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DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE ACFT DOOR POPPED OPEN AT A POINT TOO LATE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. THE PIC TRIED TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED WHILE THE SECOND PLT FLEW THE ACFT AROUND THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, THE DOOR OPENED WIDER AND THE PIC REACHED TO TRY TO CLOSE IT. THE ACFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT HITTING THE RWY WITH THE RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK AND PROPELLER. WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM 220 DEGS AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 25 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CST
Nearest AirportBelvidere Ltd (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length3877 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310R
Tail NumberN6096C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMst Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-M · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC