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May 8, 1982 · Boeing A75N1 · N68820
Pleasant Grove, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Pleasant Grove, CA
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N68820
Operator
Farm Air Fly Sv
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82FVG23
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LANDED TOWARD THE NORTH WITH THE WIND FROM THE NORTHEAST AT 8 TO 10 KNOTS. WHEN THE TAILWHEEL TOUCHED DOWN, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE COULD NOT STOP THE TURN. HE OPENED THE THROTTLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ESTABLISH DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FARM TRACTOR AND PICKUP TRUCK BESIDE THE STRIP, FATALLY INJURING THE TRACTOR OPERATOR. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED NO PRECRASH MALFUNCTIONS. APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES AWAY, THE WIND WAS REPORTED FROM 080 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS (PER SMF SA 1445 WEATHER REPORT). THREE WITNESSES REPORTED THE WIND FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 7 KNOTS, EAST AT 4 KNOTS, AND NORTHEAST AT 3 KNOTS.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LANDED TOWARD THE NORTH WITH THE WIND FROM THE NORTHEAST AT 8 TO 10 KNOTS. WHEN THE TAILWHEEL TOUCHED DOWN, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE COULD NOT STOP THE TURN. HE OPENED THE THROTTLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ESTABLISH DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FARM TRACTOR AND PICKUP TRUCK BESIDE THE STRIP, FATALLY INJURING THE TRACTOR OPERATOR. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED NO PRECRASH MALFUNCTIONS. APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES AWAY, THE WIND WAS REPORTED FROM 080 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS (PER SMF SA 1445 WEATHER REPORT). THREE WITNESSES REPORTED THE WIND FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 7 KNOTS, EAST AT 4 KNOTS, AND NORTHEAST AT 3 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 PDT
Nearest AirportCatlett Ag Strip (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN68820
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFarm Air Fly Sv
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP & W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg