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June 9, 1984 · Beech 23 · N2346J
Blanding, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blanding, UT
Aircraft
Beech 23
Tail Number
N2346J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA173
UPON REQUEST FROM HIS CFI THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PERFORMING A SIMULATED SOFT FLD TAKEOFF. THE STUDENT FAILED TO EXTEND THE FLAPS TO THE RECOMMENDED 15 DEGREES AND THE CFI ELECTED TO ALLOW THE TAKEOFF TO CONTINUE FLAPS UP FOR TRAINING PURPOSES. AS THE ACFT ACCELERATED THE STUDENT ABRUPTLY RAISED THE NOSE. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE AND ROLLED RIGHT TO A HEADING ABOUT 45 DEGREES OFF THE RWY. CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS TAKEN OVER BY THE CFI WHO FLEW THE ACFT NOSE HIGH THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO AN ADJACENT FIELD.
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UPON REQUEST FROM HIS CFI THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PERFORMING A SIMULATED SOFT FLD TAKEOFF. THE STUDENT FAILED TO EXTEND THE FLAPS TO THE RECOMMENDED 15 DEGREES AND THE CFI ELECTED TO ALLOW THE TAKEOFF TO CONTINUE FLAPS UP FOR TRAINING PURPOSES. AS THE ACFT ACCELERATED THE STUDENT ABRUPTLY RAISED THE NOSE. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE AND ROLLED RIGHT TO A HEADING ABOUT 45 DEGREES OFF THE RWY. CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS TAKEN OVER BY THE CFI WHO FLEW THE ACFT NOSE HIGH THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO AN ADJACENT FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 MDT
Nearest AirportBlanding City (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 23
Tail NumberN2346J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180°
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourcePILO