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August 30, 1984 · Mooney M-20G · N3645N
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Mooney M-20G
Tail Number
N3645N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA465
THE RWY WAS CLOSED DURING WORKING HOURS DUE TO A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WORKING IN THE AREA. WHEN THE CONSTRUCTION EFFORT ENDED THE RWY WAS OPENED FOR USE. AFTER TOWER CLEARANCE WAS ISSUED THE ACFT LANDED AND CONTACTED A BARRICADE WITH THE LEFT WING. THE PILOT REPORTED DISCOVERING 3 BARRICADES ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM THE EDGE OF THE RWY AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE RWY WAS CLOSED DURING WORKING HOURS DUE TO A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WORKING IN THE AREA. WHEN THE CONSTRUCTION EFFORT ENDED THE RWY WAS OPENED FOR USE. AFTER TOWER CLEARANCE WAS ISSUED THE ACFT LANDED AND CONTACTED A BARRICADE WITH THE LEFT WING. THE PILOT REPORTED DISCOVERING 3 BARRICADES ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM THE EDGE OF THE RWY AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSan Jose Muni (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M-20G
Tail NumberN3645N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:45
Weather SourceWFAC