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May 31, 1982 · Beech C-24R · N6716T
Big Bear, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Big Bear, CA
Aircraft
Beech C-24R
Tail Number
N6716T
Operator
John W Matherson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA204
A WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT TO PITCH AND ROLL WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. AT ABOUT 30-40 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND THE NOSE PITCHED DOWNWARD AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY. MODERATE TURBULENCE AND GUSTY WINDS WERE REPORTED ON FINAL APPROACH.
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A WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT TO PITCH AND ROLL WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. AT ABOUT 30-40 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND THE NOSE PITCHED DOWNWARD AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY. MODERATE TURBULENCE AND GUSTY WINDS WERE REPORTED ON FINAL APPROACH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:05 PDT
Nearest AirportBIGBEAR (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length5800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C-24R
Tail NumberN6716T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn W Matherson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 22 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg