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October 12, 1985 · Beech B19 · N1983W
Ruth, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ruth, CA
Aircraft
Beech B19
Tail Number
N1983W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA011
THE 117 HR PVT PLT COMPLETED A 50 MIN FLT AT DUSK & PREPARED FOR LDG ON RWY 31. THE PLT HAD NEVER LANDED ON THAT RWY BEFORE & STATED THAT HE WAS UNAWARE OF THE REMARKS CONTAINED IN THE ARPT/FACILITY DIRECTORY INDICATING THAT THE THRESHOLD FOR RWY 31 HAD BEEN DISPLACED 70' BECAUSE OF THE PRESENCE OF A BERM. THE ACFT WAS LOW ON SHORT FINAL APCH & COLLIDED WITH THE BERM.
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THE 117 HR PVT PLT COMPLETED A 50 MIN FLT AT DUSK & PREPARED FOR LDG ON RWY 31. THE PLT HAD NEVER LANDED ON THAT RWY BEFORE & STATED THAT HE WAS UNAWARE OF THE REMARKS CONTAINED IN THE ARPT/FACILITY DIRECTORY INDICATING THAT THE THRESHOLD FOR RWY 31 HAD BEEN DISPLACED 70' BECAUSE OF THE PRESENCE OF A BERM. THE ACFT WAS LOW ON SHORT FINAL APCH & COLLIDED WITH THE BERM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRUTH (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length3170 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B19
Tail NumberN1983W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind300° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO