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November 17, 1985 · Champion 7KCAB · N1832G
Berthoud, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Berthoud, CO
Aircraft
Champion 7KCAB
Tail Number
N1832G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA024
THE PLT STATED THAT HE MADE 7-9 HIGH SPEED TAXIES TO PACK THE SNOW ON THE GRASS STRIP, ABORTING MID-STRIP WHEN FLYING SPEED WAS NOT ATTAINED. ON THE FINAL RUN, THE PLT SAID THE ACFT AGAIN FAILED TO REACH FLYING SPEED AND DECIDED TO ABORT MID-STRIP. THE PLT STATED HE CLOSED THE THROTTLE AND PULLED BACK ON THE STICK, HOWEVER, THE ACFT DECELERATED QUICKER THAN USUAL AND ROLLED OVER ITS NOSE ONTO ITS BACK.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE MADE 7-9 HIGH SPEED TAXIES TO PACK THE SNOW ON THE GRASS STRIP, ABORTING MID-STRIP WHEN FLYING SPEED WAS NOT ATTAINED. ON THE FINAL RUN, THE PLT SAID THE ACFT AGAIN FAILED TO REACH FLYING SPEED AND DECIDED TO ABORT MID-STRIP. THE PLT STATED HE CLOSED THE THROTTLE AND PULLED BACK ON THE STICK, HOWEVER, THE ACFT DECELERATED QUICKER THAN USUAL AND ROLLED OVER ITS NOSE ONTO ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length2000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7KCAB
Tail NumberN1832G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind338° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC