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February 22, 1985 · Jim Mckinstry Arestia Ganador Arestia GA · N2JM
Marana, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Jim Mckinstry Arestia Ganador Arestia GA
Tail Number
N2JM
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX85FA150
THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO LAND FAST FROM A LOW APPROACH WITH ITS CANOPY OPEN. THE AIRCRAFT THEN VEERED RIGHT, AND WENT OVER ON ITS BACK AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY WHERE IT BURNED. ONE COUNTERWEIGHT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE PROPELLER HUB ASSEMBLY AND WAS NOT FOUND AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO LAND FAST FROM A LOW APPROACH WITH ITS CANOPY OPEN. THE AIRCRAFT THEN VEERED RIGHT, AND WENT OVER ON ITS BACK AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY WHERE IT BURNED. ONE COUNTERWEIGHT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE PROPELLER HUB ASSEMBLY AND WAS NOT FOUND AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 MST
Nearest AirportAvra Valley (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftJim Mckinstry Arestia Ganador Arestia GA
Tail NumberN2JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT