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May 23, 1985 · Gulfstream American AA-5A · N9581U
New Hudson, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
New Hudson, MI
Aircraft
Gulfstream American AA-5A
Tail Number
N9581U
Operator
Pamco Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA206
THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF WITH AT LEAST 21 DEG. OF FLAPS. THE ACFT CLIMBED TO APPROXIMATELY 30-50 8T. AGL AND PASSED OVER A HANGAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. ONCE PAST THE HANGAR THE ACFT BEGAN A RAPID DESCENT. POST IMPACT FIRE DESTROYED THE RIGHT WING AND COCKPIT.
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THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF WITH AT LEAST 21 DEG. OF FLAPS. THE ACFT CLIMBED TO APPROXIMATELY 30-50 8T. AGL AND PASSED OVER A HANGAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. ONCE PAST THE HANGAR THE ACFT BEGAN A RAPID DESCENT. POST IMPACT FIRE DESTROYED THE RIGHT WING AND COCKPIT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNew Hudson (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream American AA-5A
Tail NumberN9581U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPamco Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC