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August 18, 1982 · North American AT-6C · N97TR
Bellingham, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bellingham, WA
Aircraft
North American AT-6C
Tail Number
N97TR
Operator
Royal Eagle Squadron
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA82DA162
WHILE THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, HE LANDED AT BELLINGHAM, WA WITH A 4 KNOT CROSSWIND. DURING THE LANDING SEQUENCE, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. HE REPORTED THAT THE LEFT GEAR FAILED WHEN THE PLANE BECAME SIDEWAYS.
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WHILE THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, HE LANDED AT BELLINGHAM, WA WITH A 4 KNOT CROSSWIND. DURING THE LANDING SEQUENCE, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. HE REPORTED THAT THE LEFT GEAR FAILED WHEN THE PLANE BECAME SIDEWAYS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 PDT
Nearest AirportBellingham International (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American AT-6C
Tail NumberN97TR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoyal Eagle Squadron
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP & W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00