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March 30, 1984 · Gulfstream 500 Commander 500 Comman · N3274Q

Los Lunas, NM

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Los Lunas, NM
Aircraft
Gulfstream 500 Commander 500 Comman
Tail Number
N3274Q
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA120

A NON-RATED PERSON STOLE THE AEROCOMMANDER, ADDED 10 GALLONS OF FUEL TO THE EMPTY TANKS TOOK OFF AND BOTH ENGINES FAILED. THE ACFT LANDED ON HWY 85, THE GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING AND THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN A DITCH. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED ONLY A TRACE OF FUEL ONBOARD.

Full Narrative

A NON-RATED PERSON STOLE THE AEROCOMMANDER, ADDED 10 GALLONS OF FUEL TO THE EMPTY TANKS TOOK OFF AND BOTH ENGINES FAILED. THE ACFT LANDED ON HWY 85, THE GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING AND THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN A DITCH. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED ONLY A TRACE OF FUEL ONBOARD.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 MST
Nearest AirportMid Valley (1nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGulfstream 500 Commander 500 Comman
Tail NumberN3274Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · O-540-A2B · Reciprocating · 250
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind241° @ 17 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:20
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data