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August 31, 1984 · Beech BE 58 · N9726S
Bridgeport, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bridgeport, NE
Aircraft
Beech BE 58
Tail Number
N9726S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA266
PLT INITIATED TAKE-OFF FROM ROUGH, 2800 FT SOD STRIP IN LIGHT WIND CONDITIONS AND KNOWN HIGH DENSITY ALT SITUATION. SLIGHT BACK YOKE PRESSURE WAS BEING USED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL TO MODERATE EFFECT OF ROUGH SURFACE ON NOSE GEAR. ADDITIONAL BACK PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE BELOW MIN STEADY FLT CONTROL SPEED AND RIGHT WING DROPPED. THE PLT LOWERED THE NOSE TO RE-LAND THE ACFT BUT TOUCHED DOWN IN A SKID. GEAR COLLAPSED DUE TO SIDE LOADS AND ROUGH TERRAIN.
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PLT INITIATED TAKE-OFF FROM ROUGH, 2800 FT SOD STRIP IN LIGHT WIND CONDITIONS AND KNOWN HIGH DENSITY ALT SITUATION. SLIGHT BACK YOKE PRESSURE WAS BEING USED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL TO MODERATE EFFECT OF ROUGH SURFACE ON NOSE GEAR. ADDITIONAL BACK PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE BELOW MIN STEADY FLT CONTROL SPEED AND RIGHT WING DROPPED. THE PLT LOWERED THE NOSE TO RE-LAND THE ACFT BUT TOUCHED DOWN IN A SKID. GEAR COLLAPSED DUE TO SIDE LOADS AND ROUGH TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:55 MDT
Nearest AirportBridgeport Muni (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE 58
Tail NumberN9726S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC