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March 23, 1984 · Smith Ted Aerostar 600 · N9823Q
Detroit, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Detroit, MI
Aircraft
Smith Ted Aerostar 600
Tail Number
N9823Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA137
THE TAXIWAY COLLAPSED UNDER THE ACFT AS THE PLT PREPARED FOR TAKEOFF. THE ASPHALT SURFACE GAVE WAY DUE TO SUB-SURFACE EROSION AND A FOUR FT HOLE RESULTED. THE ACFTS LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF.
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THE TAXIWAY COLLAPSED UNDER THE ACFT AS THE PLT PREPARED FOR TAKEOFF. THE ASPHALT SURFACE GAVE WAY DUE TO SUB-SURFACE EROSION AND A FOUR FT HOLE RESULTED. THE ACFTS LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:18 EST
Nearest AirportDetroit City (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSmith Ted Aerostar 600
Tail NumberN9823Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1F5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 14 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:38
Weather SourceWFAC