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April 28, 1984 · Douglas DC-6A · N92860
San Manuel, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
San Manuel, AZ
Aircraft
Douglas DC-6A
Tail Number
N92860
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX84LA272
THE ACFT SKIDDED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR IN A DITCH AS IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS ACFTWAS ON A FERRY FLT AND HAD SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. AMONG THESE WAS THE PROP REVERSERS WHICH FAILED ON LANDING. THE ANTI-ICE/DE-ICE SYSTEMS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE NEED TO LAND SHORT OF DESTINATION. THE CO-PLT REPORTED THAT SHE DID NOT CHECK THE ANTI-ICING EQUIPMENT ON PRE-FLT. SHE WAS ALSO NOT QUALIFIED TO BE A CO-PLT ON THIS FLT. THE AIRSPEED INDICATORS WERE MALFUNCTIONING DURING LANDING. THE CREW MEMBERS ALL SAID THAT THEY KNEW THE AIRSPEED WAS MUCH TOO HIGH. THE CO-PLT SAID SHE COULD NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THE PLT THOUGHT HE COULD LAND AT SUCH A HIGH SPEED. SHE ALSO SAID HE CALLED FOR REVERSE AND APPLIED BRAKES TOO LATE IN THE ROLLOUT.
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THE ACFT SKIDDED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR IN A DITCH AS IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS ACFTWAS ON A FERRY FLT AND HAD SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. AMONG THESE WAS THE PROP REVERSERS WHICH FAILED ON LANDING. THE ANTI-ICE/DE-ICE SYSTEMS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE NEED TO LAND SHORT OF DESTINATION. THE CO-PLT REPORTED THAT SHE DID NOT CHECK THE ANTI-ICING EQUIPMENT ON PRE-FLT. SHE WAS ALSO NOT QUALIFIED TO BE A CO-PLT ON THIS FLT. THE AIRSPEED INDICATORS WERE MALFUNCTIONING DURING LANDING. THE CREW MEMBERS ALL SAID THAT THEY KNEW THE AIRSPEED WAS MUCH TOO HIGH. THE CO-PLT SAID SHE COULD NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THE PLT THOUGHT HE COULD LAND AT SUCH A HIGH SPEED. SHE ALSO SAID HE CALLED FOR REVERSE AND APPLIED BRAKES TOO LATE IN THE ROLLOUT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MST
Nearest AirportSan Manuel (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDouglas DC-6A
Tail NumberN92860
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines4
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · P-2800 · Reciprocating · 2100
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:30
Weather SourcePILO