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November 10, 1984 · Boeing 75 · N5506A
Rustburgh, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rustburgh, VA
Aircraft
Boeing 75
Tail Number
N5506A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA032
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS LANDING ON THE 1,100 FOOT LONG RUNWAY TO THE SOUTH WITH A 16 KNOT TAILWIND. THE PLT CONTINUED TO STATE THAT WHILE ON FINAL APCH THE AIRCRAFT HAD AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF SINK. THE PLT ADDED FULL POWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO ARREST THE DESCENT BUT THE ACFT STRUCK THE RUNWAY HARD, BREAKING THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AND SKIDDED APRX 25 FEET.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS LANDING ON THE 1,100 FOOT LONG RUNWAY TO THE SOUTH WITH A 16 KNOT TAILWIND. THE PLT CONTINUED TO STATE THAT WHILE ON FINAL APCH THE AIRCRAFT HAD AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF SINK. THE PLT ADDED FULL POWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO ARREST THE DESCENT BUT THE ACFT STRUCK THE RUNWAY HARD, BREAKING THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AND SKIDDED APRX 25 FEET.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 EST
Nearest AirportGlick Ag Strip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 75
Tail NumberN5506A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 16 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWFAC