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June 28, 1983 · Aero Commander 680-F · N6139X

Norman, OK

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Norman, OK
Aircraft
Aero Commander 680-F
Tail Number
N6139X
Operator
12
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW83FA299

THE ACFT CRASHED AFTER STARTING A GO-AROUND OR ABORTED LANDING AT NORMAL OK. THE ACFT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FROM DALLAS TO WICHITA. THERE WAS NO RADIO COMMUNICATION WITH THE ACFT AFTER IT WAS CLEARED TO LAND. THE APPROACH LOOKED OK BUT ON SHORT FINAL THE ACFT SUDDENLY TURNED RIGHT, LEVELED THEN ENTERED A STEEP CLIMBING RIGHT TURN AND CONTINUE TO ROLL UNTIL INVERTED THEN PITCHED NOSE DOWN UNTIL CRASHING. THE PLT IN THE RIGHT SEAT HAD REPORTEDLY WORKED LATE THE NIGHT BEFORE INSTALLING WHAT APPEARED TO BE AN AUX FUEL SYSTEM IN THE CABIN. THE ACFT HAD JUST BEEN SOLD AND THE IDENTITY AND LOCATION OF THE OWNER WAS NOT ESTABLISHED. NO ONE CLAIMED THE WRECKAGE. EVIDENCE REVEALED THAT BOTH PROPELLERS WERE ROTATING AT HIGH RPM AT IMPACT. THE FIRE AFTER IMPACT BURNED MOST INTENSELY AND PERSISTANTLY IN THE CENTER OF THE CABIN WHERE THE REMAINS OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE AN AUX FUEL SYSTEM WERE FOUND. NO PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTONS OR FAILURES WERE FOUND.

Full Narrative

THE ACFT CRASHED AFTER STARTING A GO-AROUND OR ABORTED LANDING AT NORMAL OK. THE ACFT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FROM DALLAS TO WICHITA. THERE WAS NO RADIO COMMUNICATION WITH THE ACFT AFTER IT WAS CLEARED TO LAND. THE APPROACH LOOKED OK BUT ON SHORT FINAL THE ACFT SUDDENLY TURNED RIGHT, LEVELED THEN ENTERED A STEEP CLIMBING RIGHT TURN AND CONTINUE TO ROLL UNTIL INVERTED THEN PITCHED NOSE DOWN UNTIL CRASHING. THE PLT IN THE RIGHT SEAT HAD REPORTEDLY WORKED LATE THE NIGHT BEFORE INSTALLING WHAT APPEARED TO BE AN AUX FUEL SYSTEM IN THE CABIN. THE ACFT HAD JUST BEEN SOLD AND THE IDENTITY AND LOCATION OF THE OWNER WAS NOT ESTABLISHED. NO ONE CLAIMED THE WRECKAGE. EVIDENCE REVEALED THAT BOTH PROPELLERS WERE ROTATING AT HIGH RPM AT IMPACT. THE FIRE AFTER IMPACT BURNED MOST INTENSELY AND PERSISTANTLY IN THE CENTER OF THE CABIN WHERE THE REMAINS OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE AN AUX FUEL SYSTEM WERE FOUND. NO PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTONS OR FAILURES WERE FOUND.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:19 CDT
Nearest AirportWestheimer (0nm NNW)
Runway17
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander 680-F
Tail NumberN6139X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operator12
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IGSO-540-B1A · Reciprocating · 380
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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