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August 25, 1984 · Universal Stinson 108-3 · N6771M
Reidsville, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Reidsville, SC
Aircraft
Universal Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N6771M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA270
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A LOW APPROACH TO A SLOPING AIRSTRIP WITH POWER LINES AT THE UPHILL END. A GO-AROUND WAS COMMENCED FROM A LOW PASS, BUT INSUFFICIENT CLIMB PERFORMANCE WAS AVAILABLE, AND A PULL-UP TO CLEAR THE OBSTRUCTION RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH INTO THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER IN THE HISH VEGITATION. THE PILOT STATED, 'I PLACED THE AIRCRAFT IN A SITUATION IT WAS NOT CAPABLE OF GETTING OUT OF.'
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THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A LOW APPROACH TO A SLOPING AIRSTRIP WITH POWER LINES AT THE UPHILL END. A GO-AROUND WAS COMMENCED FROM A LOW PASS, BUT INSUFFICIENT CLIMB PERFORMANCE WAS AVAILABLE, AND A PULL-UP TO CLEAR THE OBSTRUCTION RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH INTO THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER IN THE HISH VEGITATION. THE PILOT STATED, 'I PLACED THE AIRCRAFT IN A SITUATION IT WAS NOT CAPABLE OF GETTING OUT OF.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway9
Runway Length1750 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftUniversal Stinson 108-3
Tail NumberN6771M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 163
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC