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June 27, 1983 · Cessna 421A · N2222Q
Forth Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Forth Worth, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 421A
Tail Number
N2222Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA300
THE ACFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE AND SEPTIC TANK COMPLEX. THE PLT SAID HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE BRAKES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THE ACFT HAD AN ANNUAL INSPECTION ON 5/5/83. THE BRAKES WERE EXAMINED AFTERTHE ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE DISCS SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND HOT SPOTS. THE ACFT HAD LANDED ON RWY 17 WHICH IS 3500 FT LONG. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 320 DEGREES AT 5 KTS. THE ACFT STOPPED 200 FT SOUTH OF RWY 17. THE PLT HAD A TOTAL OF 7 HOURS PIC TIME IN THIS TYPE ACFT.
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THE ACFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE AND SEPTIC TANK COMPLEX. THE PLT SAID HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE BRAKES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THE ACFT HAD AN ANNUAL INSPECTION ON 5/5/83. THE BRAKES WERE EXAMINED AFTERTHE ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE DISCS SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND HOT SPOTS. THE ACFT HAD LANDED ON RWY 17 WHICH IS 3500 FT LONG. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 320 DEGREES AT 5 KTS. THE ACFT STOPPED 200 FT SOUTH OF RWY 17. THE PLT HAD A TOTAL OF 7 HOURS PIC TIME IN THIS TYPE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:00 CDT
Nearest AirportOAKGROVE (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421A
Tail NumberN2222Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520-D · Reciprocating · 375
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC