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September 30, 1984 · Canadair T-33 · N12422
Palm Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Aircraft
Canadair T-33
Tail Number
N12422
Operator
Chino Jet
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA502
THE PLT STATED THAT 'AS I CROSSED OVER THE FIELD BOUNDRY, LANDING WAS ASSURED SO I CLOSED THE THROTTLE. THE ACFT THEN PITCHED NOSE UP (SLIGHTLY), LEFT WING DROPPED & ACFT SANK OUT OF CONTROL TO TOUCHDOWN ON THE OVERRUN JUST SHORT OF THE THRESHOLD.' THE ACFT ROLLED OFF THE LT SIDE OF RWY 30 & CAME TO REST WITH THE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT REPORTED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ACFT.
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THE PLT STATED THAT 'AS I CROSSED OVER THE FIELD BOUNDRY, LANDING WAS ASSURED SO I CLOSED THE THROTTLE. THE ACFT THEN PITCHED NOSE UP (SLIGHTLY), LEFT WING DROPPED & ACFT SANK OUT OF CONTROL TO TOUCHDOWN ON THE OVERRUN JUST SHORT OF THE THRESHOLD.' THE ACFT ROLLED OFF THE LT SIDE OF RWY 30 & CAME TO REST WITH THE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT REPORTED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:59 PDT
Nearest AirportPalm Springs Muni (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length7013 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCanadair T-33
Tail NumberN12422
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChino Jet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · NENE-10 · Turbojet · 5100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC