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October 27, 1984 · Cessna 320B · N9842L
Glen Canyon, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Glen Canyon, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 320B
Tail Number
N9842L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85LA021
ON TAKEOFF ROLL, PLT NOTED 5 INCH DIFFERENCE IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE BETWEEN THE ENGS. ACFT BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. PLT APPLIED CORRECTIVE DIFFERENCE POWER, RUDDER AND AILERON TO CORRECT DRIFT, BUT STATED A GUST OF WIND CAUSED FURTHER RIGHT DRIFT. RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DEPARTED THE RWY SURFACE INTO SOFT SAND, CAUSING INCREASED PULL TO THE RIGHT DESPITE PLT'S EFFORTS. PLT INITIATED ABORT AND APPLIED BRAKES, BUT ACFT SWERVED OFF RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE.
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ON TAKEOFF ROLL, PLT NOTED 5 INCH DIFFERENCE IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE BETWEEN THE ENGS. ACFT BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. PLT APPLIED CORRECTIVE DIFFERENCE POWER, RUDDER AND AILERON TO CORRECT DRIFT, BUT STATED A GUST OF WIND CAUSED FURTHER RIGHT DRIFT. RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DEPARTED THE RWY SURFACE INTO SOFT SAND, CAUSING INCREASED PULL TO THE RIGHT DESPITE PLT'S EFFORTS. PLT INITIATED ABORT AND APPLIED BRAKES, BUT ACFT SWERVED OFF RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 MDT
Nearest AirportBullfrog Basin (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 320B
Tail NumberN9842L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-470-C · Reciprocating · 260
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 20 kt, gusting 50 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO