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May 12, 1984 · De Havilland DHC 6-300 · N28SP
Tau, Manu'A, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (20 uninjured)
Location
Tau, Manu'A, HI
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC 6-300
Tail Number
N28SP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA307
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, UPON ARRIVAL IN THE VICINITY OF THE ARPT IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSOCK INDICATED SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS AT 15 TO 20 KTS. THIS, PLUS LIGHT TO MODERATE TURBULENCE ENCOUNTERED IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN LED THE CREW TO FLY A SLIGHTLY FASTER THAN NORMAL APPROACH AT 85 KNOTS WITH 37.5 DEGS OF FLAPS. DURING THE FLARE WIND SHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED CAUSING A DECREASE IN AIRSPEED AND AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT. POWER WAS ADDED BUT THE ACFT LANDED HARD IN A WINGS LEVEL ATTITUDE.
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ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, UPON ARRIVAL IN THE VICINITY OF THE ARPT IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSOCK INDICATED SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS AT 15 TO 20 KTS. THIS, PLUS LIGHT TO MODERATE TURBULENCE ENCOUNTERED IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN LED THE CREW TO FLY A SLIGHTLY FASTER THAN NORMAL APPROACH AT 85 KNOTS WITH 37.5 DEGS OF FLAPS. DURING THE FLARE WIND SHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED CAUSING A DECREASE IN AIRSPEED AND AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT. POWER WAS ADDED BUT THE ACFT LANDED HARD IN A WINGS LEVEL ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:35 HST
Nearest AirportTAU (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC 6-300
Tail NumberN28SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-27 · Turboprop · 620
Seats21
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (20 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured20
Total20
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 12 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2300 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC