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December 15, 1983 · Sabreliner NA-265-80 · N60
Cherry Point, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 15, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Cherry Point, NC
Aircraft
Sabreliner NA-265-80
Tail Number
N60
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL84IA065
ACFT LINED UP WITH THE LEFT EDGE FLUSH MOUNTED RWY LIGHTS THINKING THEY WERE CENTERLINE LIGHTS. BEGINNING ABOUT 1000 FT DOWN THE RWY THE EDGE LIGHTS WERE POST MOUNTED AND ONE FT IN HEIGHT. NOREMAL ACCELERATION WAS BEGUN AND THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT ABOUT 80 KTS AFTER STRIKING 4 OR 5 LIGHTS. RWY MARKINGS WERE CONVENTIONAL. THE WIDTH OF THE RWY WAS REDUCED FROM 400 FT TO 200 FT A YEAR BEFORE & THE FORMER RWY SURFACEREMAINED. THERE WERE NO CENTERLINE LIGHTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were fog, rain, and lightning.
Full Narrative
ACFT LINED UP WITH THE LEFT EDGE FLUSH MOUNTED RWY LIGHTS THINKING THEY WERE CENTERLINE LIGHTS. BEGINNING ABOUT 1000 FT DOWN THE RWY THE EDGE LIGHTS WERE POST MOUNTED AND ONE FT IN HEIGHT. NOREMAL ACCELERATION WAS BEGUN AND THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT ABOUT 80 KTS AFTER STRIKING 4 OR 5 LIGHTS. RWY MARKINGS WERE CONVENTIONAL. THE WIDTH OF THE RWY WAS REDUCED FROM 400 FT TO 200 FT A YEAR BEFORE & THE FORMER RWY SURFACEREMAINED. THERE WERE NO CENTERLINE LIGHTS.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time12:05 EST
Nearest AirportCherry Point (0nm N)
Runway32R
Runway Length7890 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSabreliner NA-265-80
Tail NumberN60
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF-700 · Turbofan · 4500
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:58
Weather SourceWFAC