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February 3, 1984 · Piper Aerostar 602P Aerostar 6 · N6895D
Bellaire, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Bellaire, MI
Aircraft
Piper Aerostar 602P Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N6895D
Operator
Ron Palmer Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA102
DURING THE FLARE ROUND OUT, 100 FT FROM THE RWY AT 10 FT AGL THE ACFT STALLED AT 100 KIAS. APRX 1/8 INCH OF ICE WAS PRESENT ON THE AIRFOILS. MODERATE RHIME ICE WAS REPORTED IN THE CLOUDS ALONG THE ROUTE OF FLIGHT. THE PLT DID NOT ACTIVATE THE DE-ICE BOOTS PRIOR TO LANDING. THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND PUSHING THE MAIN GEAR UP INTO THE WINGS.
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DURING THE FLARE ROUND OUT, 100 FT FROM THE RWY AT 10 FT AGL THE ACFT STALLED AT 100 KIAS. APRX 1/8 INCH OF ICE WAS PRESENT ON THE AIRFOILS. MODERATE RHIME ICE WAS REPORTED IN THE CLOUDS ALONG THE ROUTE OF FLIGHT. THE PLT DID NOT ACTIVATE THE DE-ICE BOOTS PRIOR TO LANDING. THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND PUSHING THE MAIN GEAR UP INTO THE WINGS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportAntrim County (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aerostar 602P Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN6895D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRon Palmer Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AA1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC