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October 15, 1985 · Piper PA-28-140 · N9660W
Chino Valley, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chino Valley, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N9660W
Operator
Russell K Moreton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA017
WHEN THE FLT DEPARTED PRESCOTT FOR THE LOCAL FLT, THE PLT SAID THE RWYS SWITCHED SEVERAL TIMES BETWEEN 11 & 03 DUE TO THE WINDS. THE OFFICIAL PRESCOTT SURFACT OBSERVATION REPORTED THE WINDS FROM 110 DEGREES AT 8 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 17 KTS. AFTER DEPARTING PRESCOTT, THE FLT FLEW TO A DIRT STRIP NORTH OF THE CITY WHERE A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT TAKEOFF, THE PLT SAID THAT THE LT WING SUDDENLY 'LIFTED' & THE ACFT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ALTITUDE & SCRAPED THE TOPS OF METAL FENCE POSTS OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.
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WHEN THE FLT DEPARTED PRESCOTT FOR THE LOCAL FLT, THE PLT SAID THE RWYS SWITCHED SEVERAL TIMES BETWEEN 11 & 03 DUE TO THE WINDS. THE OFFICIAL PRESCOTT SURFACT OBSERVATION REPORTED THE WINDS FROM 110 DEGREES AT 8 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 17 KTS. AFTER DEPARTING PRESCOTT, THE FLT FLEW TO A DIRT STRIP NORTH OF THE CITY WHERE A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT TAKEOFF, THE PLT SAID THAT THE LT WING SUDDENLY 'LIFTED' & THE ACFT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ALTITUDE & SCRAPED THE TOPS OF METAL FENCE POSTS OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway18
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN9660W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRussell K Moreton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC