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July 31, 1982 · Beech C23 · N6631D
Port Aransas, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Port Aransas, TX
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N6631D
Operator
Chaparral Avia
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82FRG34
WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT ON A HIGH FINAL APPROACH TO RWY 12 WHEN A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED OVER THE RWY AT APPROXIMATELY 150 TO 200 FT AGL. THE ACFT STARTED A STEEP BANKED RIGHT TURN TO A DOWNWIND POSITION. THE BANK CONTINUED AND THE ACFT DESCENDED RAPIDLY TO THE GROUND.
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WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT ON A HIGH FINAL APPROACH TO RWY 12 WHEN A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED OVER THE RWY AT APPROXIMATELY 150 TO 200 FT AGL. THE ACFT STARTED A STEEP BANKED RIGHT TURN TO A DOWNWIND POSITION. THE BANK CONTINUED AND THE ACFT DESCENDED RAPIDLY TO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CDT
Nearest AirportMustang Beach (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN6631D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChaparral Avia
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-M4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg