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November 10, 1985 · Dorfman William A BEDE 4/275 · N58266
Westfield, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Westfield, MA
Aircraft
Dorfman William A BEDE 4/275
Tail Number
N58266
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86FNE01
THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING A TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. THE NOSE GEAR AND THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE GROUND CONTACT. THE WIND BLEW THE AIRCRAFT TO THE SIDE WITH A WING RAISED AND BEFORE RECOVERY AS EFFECTED THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND IN SOFT TERRAIN AND THE GEAR COLLAPSED.
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THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING A TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. THE NOSE GEAR AND THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE GROUND CONTACT. THE WIND BLEW THE AIRCRAFT TO THE SIDE WITH A WING RAISED AND BEFORE RECOVERY AS EFFECTED THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND IN SOFT TERRAIN AND THE GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:06 EST
Nearest AirportWestfield Municipal (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDorfman William A BEDE 4/275
Tail NumberN58266
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC