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March 10, 1984 · Cessna 421B · N41022
Madison, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Madison, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 421B
Tail Number
N41022
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA128
THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY TO THE LEFT DURING LANDING. THERE WAS A CROSSWIND OF 15-28 KTS AT THE TIME. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT VEERED LEFT AND COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE WAS 464P-26 BOLT AND 5133-4032 SPACER WERE SHEARED OFF BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT BELLCRANK ASSEMBLIES. A MECHANIC SAID THESE WERE OVERLOAD FAILURES WITH NO SIGNS OF FATIGUE.
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THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY TO THE LEFT DURING LANDING. THERE WAS A CROSSWIND OF 15-28 KTS AT THE TIME. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT VEERED LEFT AND COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE WAS 464P-26 BOLT AND 5133-4032 SPACER WERE SHEARED OFF BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT BELLCRANK ASSEMBLIES. A MECHANIC SAID THESE WERE OVERLOAD FAILURES WITH NO SIGNS OF FATIGUE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CST
Nearest AirportDane County (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length9005 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421B
Tail NumberN41022
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520-H · Reciprocating · 375
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 15 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50