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July 6, 1985 · Meyers Aircraft 2000 · N200AW
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Meyers Aircraft 2000
Tail Number
N200AW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA85LA157
A LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED JUST AS THE ACFT WAS ENTERING THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE ACFT WAS LANDED 650 FT SHORT OF THE RWY. THE REASON FOR THE PWR LOSS COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BY AN A & P MECHANIC. THE PLT DID NOT PLAN THE APCH ACCURATELY ENOUGH TO TOUCHDOWN ON ONE OF THE RWYS.
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A LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED JUST AS THE ACFT WAS ENTERING THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE ACFT WAS LANDED 650 FT SHORT OF THE RWY. THE REASON FOR THE PWR LOSS COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BY AN A & P MECHANIC. THE PLT DID NOT PLAN THE APCH ACCURATELY ENOUGH TO TOUCHDOWN ON ONE OF THE RWYS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 PDT
Nearest AirportRENO (0nm N)
Runway34R
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMeyers Aircraft 2000
Tail NumberN200AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-A · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO