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January 2, 1983 · Beech V-35B · N9435Q
Big Spring, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Big Spring, TX
Aircraft
Beech V-35B
Tail Number
N9435Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA073
THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A SLUSH-COVERED RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED THAT PREFLIGHT, ENGINE START, TAXI AND RUN UP WERE NORMAL. HE FURTHER STATED THAT TAKEOFF FROM THE SLUSH COVERED RUNWAY WAS ROUTINE TO AN ALTUTIDE OF APPROX 200 FT AGL WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN ROLLING TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE ROLL WITH RIGHT AILERON AND RUDDER WITH NO RESPONSE. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE, FLIGHT CONTROLS AND CONTROL CABLES FOUND NO PREIMPACT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
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THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A SLUSH-COVERED RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED THAT PREFLIGHT, ENGINE START, TAXI AND RUN UP WERE NORMAL. HE FURTHER STATED THAT TAKEOFF FROM THE SLUSH COVERED RUNWAY WAS ROUTINE TO AN ALTUTIDE OF APPROX 200 FT AGL WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN ROLLING TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE ROLL WITH RIGHT AILERON AND RUDDER WITH NO RESPONSE. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE, FLIGHT CONTROLS AND CONTROL CABLES FOUND NO PREIMPACT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 CST
Nearest AirportBig Spring Municipal (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V-35B
Tail NumberN9435Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO