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April 3, 1985 · Cessna 310N · N5060Q
Abiquiu, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Abiquiu, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 310N
Tail Number
N5060Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN85LA110
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A ROUGH, UNIMPROVED AIRSTRIP WITH A 3% UPHILL GRADIENT, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, LIFTED THE AIRPLANE OFF THE GROUND, CLEARED A BOUNDARY FENCE, STALLED, AND CRASHED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE.
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THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A ROUGH, UNIMPROVED AIRSTRIP WITH A 3% UPHILL GRADIENT, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, LIFTED THE AIRPLANE OFF THE GROUND, CLEARED A BOUNDARY FENCE, STALLED, AND CRASHED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest AirportGhost Ranch (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310N
Tail NumberN5060Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-VO · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 12 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourcePILO