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November 12, 1985 · Smith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6 · N107MW
Birmingham, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Aircraft
Smith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N107MW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86FKG05
THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING A LOSS OF CONTROL ON LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN PREMATURELY DURING THE FLARE AND IT CONTACTED THE LIP OF THE RWY AT THE APCH END. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED, ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AND THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY COLLAPSING THE LEFT GEAR.
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THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING A LOSS OF CONTROL ON LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN PREMATURELY DURING THE FLARE AND IT CONTACTED THE LIP OF THE RWY AT THE APCH END. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED, ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AND THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY COLLAPSING THE LEFT GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:35 CST
Nearest AirportBirmingham Municipal (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4856 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSmith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN107MW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K135 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind20° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:15
Weather SourceWFAC