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September 16, 1985 · Beech E-33 · N3493A
Coalinga, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Coalinga, CA
Aircraft
Beech E-33
Tail Number
N3493A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85FVA05
THE ACFT DRAGGED THE TAIL AND CRASHED IN A PLOWED FIELD ABOUT 1/4 MILE EAST OF THE TAKEOFF RWY. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT BECAME 'SQUIRRELY' ON THE RWY AND WENT LEFT OFF THE RWYDESPITE HER APPLICATION OF RT RUDDER TRACKS SHOWED THAT THE ACFT LEFT RWY AFTER 250 FT OF ROLL AND BRAKING HAD OCCURRED FOR 600 FT, FIRST ON THE LEFT BRAKE, THEN BOTH BRAKES & FINALLY THE RT BRAKE ONLY. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER ABOUT 950 FT & FLEW ABOUT 400 FT BEFORE THE TAIL HIT THE GROUND AND THE ACFT CRASHED, DAMAGING THE RT WING, RT STABILIZER, LNDING GEAR & NOSE.
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THE ACFT DRAGGED THE TAIL AND CRASHED IN A PLOWED FIELD ABOUT 1/4 MILE EAST OF THE TAKEOFF RWY. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT BECAME 'SQUIRRELY' ON THE RWY AND WENT LEFT OFF THE RWYDESPITE HER APPLICATION OF RT RUDDER TRACKS SHOWED THAT THE ACFT LEFT RWY AFTER 250 FT OF ROLL AND BRAKING HAD OCCURRED FOR 600 FT, FIRST ON THE LEFT BRAKE, THEN BOTH BRAKES & FINALLY THE RT BRAKE ONLY. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER ABOUT 950 FT & FLEW ABOUT 400 FT BEFORE THE TAIL HIT THE GROUND AND THE ACFT CRASHED, DAMAGING THE RT WING, RT STABILIZER, LNDING GEAR & NOSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHarris Ranch (0nm E)
Runway14
Runway Length2820 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech E-33
Tail NumberN3493A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 470K · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO