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July 3, 1985 · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · N8400K
Thief River Fl, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Thief River Fl, MN
Aircraft
Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N8400K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA265
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ABOUT 800 FT FROM THE END OF THE RWY. THE PLT STATED THAT AT ABOUT 5 PT AFL THE ACFT STALLED AND FELL INTO A FIELD OFF THE END OF THE RWY.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ABOUT 800 FT FROM THE END OF THE RWY. THE PLT STATED THAT AT ABOUT 5 PT AFL THE ACFT STALLED AND FELL INTO A FIELD OFF THE END OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 CDT
Nearest AirportDeans Airport (1nm E)
Runway9
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman-Schweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN8400K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 13 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC