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June 9, 1984 · Stinson V77 · N69893

Aguila, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Aguila, AZ
Aircraft
Stinson V77
Tail Number
N69893
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA343

THE FLT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) WAS PROVIDING DUAL INSTRUCTION TO THE OWNER WHO WAS COMPLETING PROFICIENCY TRAINING FOR HIS BIENNIAL FLT REVIEW. THE CFI REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF, THERE WAS A VARIABLE X-WIND AT 18 GUSTING 27 KTS. AFTER CLIMBING ABOUT 50 FT, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST, STALLED & ROLLED TO A LEFT WING LOW ATTITUDE. THE AIRCREW TOOK REMEDIAL ACTION & LEVELED THE WINGS, BUT THE ACFT MUSHED INTO THE GROUND BEFORE RECOVERING FROM THE STALL. THE CFI ACKNOWLEDGED THAT DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, THE ACFT'S SPEED WAS SLOWER THAN NORMAL FOR THE VARIABLE X-WIND CONDITION.

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THE FLT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) WAS PROVIDING DUAL INSTRUCTION TO THE OWNER WHO WAS COMPLETING PROFICIENCY TRAINING FOR HIS BIENNIAL FLT REVIEW. THE CFI REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF, THERE WAS A VARIABLE X-WIND AT 18 GUSTING 27 KTS. AFTER CLIMBING ABOUT 50 FT, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST, STALLED & ROLLED TO A LEFT WING LOW ATTITUDE. THE AIRCREW TOOK REMEDIAL ACTION & LEVELED THE WINGS, BUT THE ACFT MUSHED INTO THE GROUND BEFORE RECOVERING FROM THE STALL. THE CFI ACKNOWLEDGED THAT DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, THE ACFT'S SPEED WAS SLOWER THAN NORMAL FOR THE VARIABLE X-WIND CONDITION.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 MST
Nearest AirportTrails End (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length1650 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson V77
Tail NumberN69893
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R-680-9 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind18 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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