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March 4, 1982 · Smith Aerostar 600 · N9530Q
Elyria, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elyria, OH
Aircraft
Smith Aerostar 600
Tail Number
N9530Q
Operator
Air Continental
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA077
DURING TAKEOFF ON AN ICY RUNWAY, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER ROLLING A FEW HUNDRED FEET. HE REPORTED THAT THE PLANE WAS SLIDING LEFT AND WAS BELOW VMC, SO HE RETARDED THE THROTTLES. THE PLANE STRUCK A SNOWBANK BESIDE THE RUNWAY AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
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DURING TAKEOFF ON AN ICY RUNWAY, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER ROLLING A FEW HUNDRED FEET. HE REPORTED THAT THE PLANE WAS SLIDING LEFT AND WAS BELOW VMC, SO HE RETARDED THE THROTTLES. THE PLANE STRUCK A SNOWBANK BESIDE THE RUNWAY AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:45 EST
Nearest AirportLorain County (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSmith Aerostar 600
Tail NumberN9530Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Continental
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-GIB5 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind120° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time04:45