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July 4, 1984 · Rearwin Rearwin 8125 Rearwin 81 · N25547
The Dalles, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
The Dalles, OR
Aircraft
Rearwin Rearwin 8125 Rearwin 81
Tail Number
N25547
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA160
THE PLT INADVERTANTLY TAXIED THE ACFT TO THE WRONG RWY FOR TAKEOFF. THE PLT DID SAY HE SAW ACFT DEPARTING FROM ANOTHER RWY. TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED WITH A 19 KT X-WIND. THE ACFT RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY BEFORE BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE ARPT MANAGER HAS SINCE AGREED TO POSITION A SIGN DIRECTING TRAFFIC TO THE VARIOUS RWYS NEAR A DECISION INTERSECTION ON THE ARPT.
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THE PLT INADVERTANTLY TAXIED THE ACFT TO THE WRONG RWY FOR TAKEOFF. THE PLT DID SAY HE SAW ACFT DEPARTING FROM ANOTHER RWY. TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED WITH A 19 KT X-WIND. THE ACFT RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY BEFORE BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE ARPT MANAGER HAS SINCE AGREED TO POSITION A SIGN DIRECTING TRAFFIC TO THE VARIOUS RWYS NEAR A DECISION INTERSECTION ON THE ARPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:17 PDT
Nearest AirportThe Dalles Municipal Arpt (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length4406 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRearwin Rearwin 8125 Rearwin 81
Tail NumberN25547
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWarner · 50A · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 19 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53