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July 13, 1982 · Rockwell Int T S2R · N5610X

Adrian, OR

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Adrian, OR
Aircraft
Rockwell Int T S2R
Tail Number
N5610X
Operator
Clarks Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA82DA110

THE PILOT LANDED ON A DIRT STRIP THAT HAD JUST BEEN BLADED. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN IN A 3-POINT ATTITUDE, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED ABOUT 100 FT AND THEN VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT CORRECT THE SITUATION WITH RIGHT BRAKE AND RUDDER, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT WENT INTO SAGE BRUSH AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT BELIEVED THAT EITHER THE LEFT BRAKE HAD LOCKED UP OR THAT A WHEEL HAD GOTTEN IN AN ERODED SPOT THAT HAD BEEN COVERED. DURING AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT, NO MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR CONTROLS COULD BE FOUND.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT LANDED ON A DIRT STRIP THAT HAD JUST BEEN BLADED. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN IN A 3-POINT ATTITUDE, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED ABOUT 100 FT AND THEN VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT CORRECT THE SITUATION WITH RIGHT BRAKE AND RUDDER, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT WENT INTO SAGE BRUSH AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT BELIEVED THAT EITHER THE LEFT BRAKE HAD LOCKED UP OR THAT A WHEEL HAD GOTTEN IN AN ERODED SPOT THAT HAD BEEN COVERED. DURING AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT, NO MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR CONTROLS COULD BE FOUND.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 PDT
Nearest AirportAGSTRIP (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell Int T S2R
Tail NumberN5610X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClarks Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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