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July 3, 1983 · Aero Commander 500 · N100PV
Towanda, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Towanda, PA
Aircraft
Aero Commander 500
Tail Number
N100PV
Operator
Donald Simons
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA164
DURING ARRIVAL ON A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, THE UNICOM ADVISED THAT THERE WAS AN ULTRALIGHT OVERHEAD & WAS POSSIBLY LANDING. AS THE STUDENT WAS LANDING, AN ADDITIONAL UNICOM ADVISORY WAS RECEIVED CONCERNING THE ULTRALIGHT ACFT. THE INSTRUCTOR PLT (CFI) STATED THAT HE BECAME PREOCCUPIED SEARCHING FOR THE ULTRALIGHT & ALLOWED THE STUDENT TO TOUCH DOWN APRX 1000 FT DOWN THE RWY WITH EXCESSIVE SPEED. REPORTEDLY, HE DELAYED AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO AROUND. HE TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT, AND AFTER APPLYING MAX BRAKING, THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RWY, HIT A ROCK PILE & WENT INTO A DITCH. THE CFI REPORTED A RIGHT X-WIND AT 5 KTS.
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DURING ARRIVAL ON A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, THE UNICOM ADVISED THAT THERE WAS AN ULTRALIGHT OVERHEAD & WAS POSSIBLY LANDING. AS THE STUDENT WAS LANDING, AN ADDITIONAL UNICOM ADVISORY WAS RECEIVED CONCERNING THE ULTRALIGHT ACFT. THE INSTRUCTOR PLT (CFI) STATED THAT HE BECAME PREOCCUPIED SEARCHING FOR THE ULTRALIGHT & ALLOWED THE STUDENT TO TOUCH DOWN APRX 1000 FT DOWN THE RWY WITH EXCESSIVE SPEED. REPORTEDLY, HE DELAYED AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO AROUND. HE TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT, AND AFTER APPLYING MAX BRAKING, THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RWY, HIT A ROCK PILE & WENT INTO A DITCH. THE CFI REPORTED A RIGHT X-WIND AT 5 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTOWANDA (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 500
Tail NumberN100PV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald Simons
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A2B · Reciprocating · 250
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT