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August 18, 1984 · Maule M6-235 · N5648D
Corpus Christi, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Aircraft
Maule M6-235
Tail Number
N5648D
Operator
Lockhart Aviation
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
FTW84LA359
ON A HEADING OF 165 DEG AT 3,500 FT THE PLT SAW ANOTHER ACFT AT THE SAME ALTITUDE ON A COLLISION COURSE. EVASIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN BY PUSHING THE NOSE OVER FORCING BOTH OCCUPANTS INTO THE CABIN OVERHEAD. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, BOTH SEATBELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES WERE IN USE.
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ON A HEADING OF 165 DEG AT 3,500 FT THE PLT SAW ANOTHER ACFT AT THE SAME ALTITUDE ON A COLLISION COURSE. EVASIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN BY PUSHING THE NOSE OVER FORCING BOTH OCCUPANTS INTO THE CABIN OVERHEAD. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, BOTH SEATBELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES WERE IN USE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M6-235
Tail NumberN5648D
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorLockhart Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-WIA5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC