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May 5, 1984 · American Aerolights Eagle XL · UNREG
Millard, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Millard, NE
Aircraft
American Aerolights Eagle XL
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84FU003
THE PLT OF THE ULTRALIGHT VEHICLE WAS FLYING AS #2 IN A FLT OF 2. THE PLT OF THE LEAD ACFT STATED THAT THEY OBSERVED RAIN SHOWERS SOUTH OF MILLARD & ELECTED TO RETURN TO THE ARPT AHEAD OF THE PRECIPITATION. AFTER ARRIVING, THEY LANDED ON A 40 FT WIDE TAXIWAY BESIDE RWY 12. THERE WERE HANGAR STRUCTURES APRX 100 FT TO THE RIGHT OF THE TAXIWAY. THE LEAD PLT SAID THAT HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE ON SHORT FINAL APCH & DURING THE FLARE. THE # 2 PLT LANDED IN TRAIL. DURING #2'S LANDING, THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE TAXIWAY, THEN THE VEHICLE TURNED RIGHT TO APRX 200 DEG. THE #2 PLT INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A HANGAR AT AN ELEVATION OF ABOUT 10 FT AGL.
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THE PLT OF THE ULTRALIGHT VEHICLE WAS FLYING AS #2 IN A FLT OF 2. THE PLT OF THE LEAD ACFT STATED THAT THEY OBSERVED RAIN SHOWERS SOUTH OF MILLARD & ELECTED TO RETURN TO THE ARPT AHEAD OF THE PRECIPITATION. AFTER ARRIVING, THEY LANDED ON A 40 FT WIDE TAXIWAY BESIDE RWY 12. THERE WERE HANGAR STRUCTURES APRX 100 FT TO THE RIGHT OF THE TAXIWAY. THE LEAD PLT SAID THAT HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE ON SHORT FINAL APCH & DURING THE FLARE. THE # 2 PLT LANDED IN TRAIL. DURING #2'S LANDING, THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE TAXIWAY, THEN THE VEHICLE TURNED RIGHT TO APRX 200 DEG. THE #2 PLT INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A HANGAR AT AN ELEVATION OF ABOUT 10 FT AGL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMILLARD (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Aerolights Eagle XL
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCuyuna · 430 · Reciprocating · 35
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC