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August 17, 1984 · Brown KR-2 · N4543Y

Naples, FL

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Naples, FL
Aircraft
Brown KR-2
Tail Number
N4543Y
Operator
Kenneth B Brown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA84LA232

WHILE ON THE FIRST FLT OF THE ACFT A HARD LANDING WAS MADE AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED DURING THE HARD LANDING.

Full Narrative

WHILE ON THE FIRST FLT OF THE ACFT A HARD LANDING WAS MADE AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED DURING THE HARD LANDING.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:50 EDT
Nearest AirportNaples Municipal (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBrown KR-2
Tail NumberN4543Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth B Brown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 67 · Reciprocating · 67
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:02
Weather SourceWFAC

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