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August 4, 1985 · North American T-6G · N45CT
Tucson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
North American T-6G
Tail Number
N45CT
Operator
John R Morello
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA340
THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER THE PLT LOST IIRECITIONAL CONTROL DURING LNDG. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES OR WEATHER FACOTRS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE AREA OF CAUSE. THE PLTS FLT EXPERIENCE IS UNKNOWN SINCE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO HAVE HIM FILE AN ACC REPORT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
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THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER THE PLT LOST IIRECITIONAL CONTROL DURING LNDG. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES OR WEATHER FACOTRS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE AREA OF CAUSE. THE PLTS FLT EXPERIENCE IS UNKNOWN SINCE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO HAVE HIM FILE AN ACC REPORT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MST
Nearest AirportTucson Intl (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length9129 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American T-6G
Tail NumberN45CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn R Morello
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:05
Weather SourceWFAC