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September 22, 1984 · Cessna 411 · N323BE
Dolan Springs, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dolan Springs, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 411
Tail Number
N323BE
Operator
James P Minear
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA490
AFTER LNDG, THE PLT WAS TAXIING BACK UP THE RWY TO A PARKING AREA WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL 'FELL INTO' A SAND FILLED DEPRESSION IN THE SURFACE, COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR. COUNTY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL HAD GRADED THE RWY SURFACE AFTER HEAVY RAINS BUT NO COMPACTION HAD BEEN PERFORMED. NO NOTAM OR OTHER ADVISORY HAD BEEN ISSUED.
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AFTER LNDG, THE PLT WAS TAXIING BACK UP THE RWY TO A PARKING AREA WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL 'FELL INTO' A SAND FILLED DEPRESSION IN THE SURFACE, COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR. COUNTY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL HAD GRADED THE RWY SURFACE AFTER HEAVY RAINS BUT NO COMPACTION HAD BEEN PERFORMED. NO NOTAM OR OTHER ADVISORY HAD BEEN ISSUED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 MST
Nearest AirportLake Mohave Ranchos (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width58 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 411
Tail NumberN323BE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames P Minear
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 340
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:47
Weather SourceWFAC