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July 15, 1984 · Cessna TU206C · N3971G
Catalina, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Catalina, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna TU206C
Tail Number
N3971G
Operator
Zenith Aerial
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA427
THE ACFT RAN INTO RUTS WASHED OUT BY RECENT RAINS ON A PRIVATE ARPT. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE CIRCLED THE ARPT TO LOOK FOR HAZARDS. HE CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS OK TO LAND. AFTER THE ACCIDENT HE SAID THAT HE SHOULD HAVE CALLED THE ARPT OPERATOR PRIOR TO FLYING THERE TO CHECK ON THE CONDITION OF THE ARPT AND RWY.
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THE ACFT RAN INTO RUTS WASHED OUT BY RECENT RAINS ON A PRIVATE ARPT. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE CIRCLED THE ARPT TO LOOK FOR HAZARDS. HE CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS OK TO LAND. AFTER THE ACCIDENT HE SAID THAT HE SHOULD HAVE CALLED THE ARPT OPERATOR PRIOR TO FLYING THERE TO CHECK ON THE CONDITION OF THE ARPT AND RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 MST
Nearest AirportBrave Bulls (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TU206C
Tail NumberN3971G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZenith Aerial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO