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June 29, 1982 · Aero Commander 100 · N4084X
Firestone, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Firestone, CO
Aircraft
Aero Commander 100
Tail Number
N4084X
Operator
James Mcdonald
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82DA120
THE PILOT HAD JUST PURCHASED THE AIRCRAFT AND WAS FERRYING IT FROM CALIFORNIA TO COLORADO. HE STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING AT FIRESTONE, COLORADO, THE SEAT WAS TOO FAR AFT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, WENT THROUGH A FENCE, AND COLLIDED WITH A FLAT-BED TRAILER.
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THE PILOT HAD JUST PURCHASED THE AIRCRAFT AND WAS FERRYING IT FROM CALIFORNIA TO COLORADO. HE STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING AT FIRESTONE, COLORADO, THE SEAT WAS TOO FAR AFT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, WENT THROUGH A FENCE, AND COLLIDED WITH A FLAT-BED TRAILER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 MDT
Nearest AirportFredrick-Firestone (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 100
Tail NumberN4084X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames Mcdonald
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter0