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September 17, 1983 · Champion 7KCAB · N5156X
Santa Ynez, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Ynez, CA
Aircraft
Champion 7KCAB
Tail Number
N5156X
Operator
Santa Barbara Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA020
THE PLT MADE HIS APCH TO LAND ON RWY 26 WITH WINDS REPORTEDLY FROM 270 DEG AT 10 GUSTING 15 KTS. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY IN AN AREA CONTAINING DEEP FURROWS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED & THE FUSELAGE & WINGS OF THE ACFT WERE DAMAGED.
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THE PLT MADE HIS APCH TO LAND ON RWY 26 WITH WINDS REPORTEDLY FROM 270 DEG AT 10 GUSTING 15 KTS. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY IN AN AREA CONTAINING DEEP FURROWS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED & THE FUSELAGE & WINGS OF THE ACFT WERE DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Ynez (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7KCAB
Tail NumberN5156X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSanta Barbara Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO