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October 12, 1983 · Beech A24R · N200AA
Spring Valley, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Spring Valley, NY
Aircraft
Beech A24R
Tail Number
N200AA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84FHM02
THE ACFT WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF AFTER THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND RAN ROUGH. THE PLT CLOSED THE THROTTLE AS HE DISCONTINUED THE TAKEOFF. BEFORE THE ACFT COULD BE STOPPED IT WENT OFF THE RWYS END AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE SPARK PLUGS SHOWED THEM TO BE WORN AND DIRTY WITH CARBON. THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS ON 1/21/83. THIS FLT WAS A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT TO PREPARE THE PRIVATE PLT FOR AN INSTRUMENT CHECK.
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THE ACFT WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF AFTER THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND RAN ROUGH. THE PLT CLOSED THE THROTTLE AS HE DISCONTINUED THE TAKEOFF. BEFORE THE ACFT COULD BE STOPPED IT WENT OFF THE RWYS END AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE SPARK PLUGS SHOWED THEM TO BE WORN AND DIRTY WITH CARBON. THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS ON 1/21/83. THIS FLT WAS A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT TO PREPARE THE PRIVATE PLT FOR AN INSTRUMENT CHECK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:35 EDT
Nearest AirportRampo Valley (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length2185 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A24R
Tail NumberN200AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:45
Weather SourceWFAC