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July 17, 1985 · Robert Thibodeau JR ACE · N3642
Troy, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Troy, MI
Aircraft
Robert Thibodeau JR ACE
Tail Number
N3642
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA295
ON JULY 17,1985 AT 1015 EDT, A ROBERT THIBODEAU JR ACE N3642, REGISTERED TO AND FLOWN BY ROBERT THIBODEAU, LOST CONTROL AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN ON TAKEOFF AT TROY OAKLAND AIRPORT, TROY,MICHIGAN, WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT. VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED AT THE TIME AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE STUDENT PILOT WAS UNINJURED. THE FLIGHT ORIGINATED AT TROY, MICHIGAN ON JULY 17,1985 AT 1013 EDT.
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ON JULY 17,1985 AT 1015 EDT, A ROBERT THIBODEAU JR ACE N3642, REGISTERED TO AND FLOWN BY ROBERT THIBODEAU, LOST CONTROL AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN ON TAKEOFF AT TROY OAKLAND AIRPORT, TROY,MICHIGAN, WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT. VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED AT THE TIME AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE STUDENT PILOT WAS UNINJURED. THE FLIGHT ORIGINATED AT TROY, MICHIGAN ON JULY 17,1985 AT 1013 EDT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EDT
Nearest AirportOakland-Troy (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3855 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobert Thibodeau JR ACE
Tail NumberN3642
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC