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August 23, 1985 · Beech V35B · N25AB
Angel Fire, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Angel Fire, NM
Aircraft
Beech V35B
Tail Number
N25AB
Operator
Michael E Jones
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85LA228
THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING A GO AROUND. THE PILOT HAD RETRACTED THE FLAPS AND GEAR PRIOR TO GROUND CONTACT. THE PILOT SAID HE SHOULD NOT HAVE RETRACTED THE FLAPS TO THE FULL UP POSITION.
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THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING A GO AROUND. THE PILOT HAD RETRACTED THE FLAPS AND GEAR PRIOR TO GROUND CONTACT. THE PILOT SAID HE SHOULD NOT HAVE RETRACTED THE FLAPS TO THE FULL UP POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 MDT
Nearest AirportEagle Nest (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length6700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN25AB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael E Jones
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time06:45
Weather SourcePILO