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August 6, 1983 · Rockwell S2R · N5523X
Brentwood, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brentwood, CA
Aircraft
Rockwell S2R
Tail Number
N5523X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX83LA374
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE RIGHT BRAKE 'LOCKED UP' & THE ACFT BEGAN TO 'PULL TO THE RIGHT'. HE REPORTED THAT THE TAIL WAS STILL OFF THE GROUND. IN ORDER TO 'KEEP FROM GOING INTO TREES' BESIDE TH RWY, HE USED THE LEFT BRAKE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT NOSED OVER & BEGAN TO BURN IN THE ENG AREA. THE FIRE SPREAD QUICKLY & CONSUMED THE ACFT.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE RIGHT BRAKE 'LOCKED UP' & THE ACFT BEGAN TO 'PULL TO THE RIGHT'. HE REPORTED THAT THE TAIL WAS STILL OFF THE GROUND. IN ORDER TO 'KEEP FROM GOING INTO TREES' BESIDE TH RWY, HE USED THE LEFT BRAKE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT NOSED OVER & BEGAN TO BURN IN THE ENG AREA. THE FIRE SPREAD QUICKLY & CONSUMED THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportKruse Ag Airport (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S2R
Tail NumberN5523X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO