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September 14, 1985 · North American P-51D · N10607
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
North American P-51D
Tail Number
N10607
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA392
THE PLT HAD COMPLETED A HEAT RACE AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE RENO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES AND WAS LANDING IN A GUSTY X-WIND WHEN THE ACFT'S LEFT WING WAS LIFTED BY THE WIND AND THE ACFT CARTWHEELED, RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WINGS AND TO THE FUSELAGE.
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THE PLT HAD COMPLETED A HEAT RACE AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE RENO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES AND WAS LANDING IN A GUSTY X-WIND WHEN THE ACFT'S LEFT WING WAS LIFTED BY THE WIND AND THE ACFT CARTWHEELED, RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WINGS AND TO THE FUSELAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:29 PDT
Nearest AirportReno-Stead (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length7600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American P-51D
Tail NumberN10607
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · V1650 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 25 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO