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February 24, 1983 · Beech P35 · N972Q
Beverly, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Beverly, MA
Aircraft
Beech P35
Tail Number
N972Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA075
THE APPROACH WAS MADE AT 90 MPH WITH FULL FLAPS IN WINDS GUSTING TO 25K. AS THE PLT FLARED FOR LANDING THE RIGHT GEAR CONTACTED A POT HOLE AT THE APPROACH LIP OF THE RWY BLOWING THE TIRE CAUSING THE REAR STRUT TO PUSH A HOLE INTO THE WING SKIN.
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THE APPROACH WAS MADE AT 90 MPH WITH FULL FLAPS IN WINDS GUSTING TO 25K. AS THE PLT FLARED FOR LANDING THE RIGHT GEAR CONTACTED A POT HOLE AT THE APPROACH LIP OF THE RWY BLOWING THE TIRE CAUSING THE REAR STRUT TO PUSH A HOLE INTO THE WING SKIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportBEVERLY (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4737 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech P35
Tail NumberN972Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-N · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO