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May 20, 1984 · Grumman F-6F5 · NX496W
Chino, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Chino, CA
Aircraft
Grumman F-6F5
Tail Number
NX496W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA301
THE PLT STATED THAT HE MADE A NORMAL LANDING, BUT 'UPON TOUCHING BRAKES, LEFT BRAKE APPEARED TO LOCK.' HE STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT WITH RIGHT RUDDER & BRAKE. THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY, WENT INTO A DITCH & NOSED OVER. WITNESSES REPORTED THE LEFT TIRE WENT FLAT & THE RIGHT TIRE WAS BALD WITH CORDS VISIBLE.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE MADE A NORMAL LANDING, BUT 'UPON TOUCHING BRAKES, LEFT BRAKE APPEARED TO LOCK.' HE STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT WITH RIGHT RUDDER & BRAKE. THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY, WENT INTO A DITCH & NOSED OVER. WITNESSES REPORTED THE LEFT TIRE WENT FLAT & THE RIGHT TIRE WAS BALD WITH CORDS VISIBLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:43 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman F-6F5
Tail NumberNX496W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · 2800 · Reciprocating · 2000
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT