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September 2, 1982 · Cessna 402 · N3299Q
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 402
Tail Number
N3299Q
Operator
Greg Hawes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC82FAA14
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING TAXI THERE WAS A LIGHT TRACE OF DEW ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE PASSENGER STATED THAT DURING THE INITIAL APPLICATION OF TAKEOFF POWER THE WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGED & COMPLETELY OBSCURED FORWARD VISIBILITY. THE PLT'S ATTENTION WAS ALSO CONCENTRATED ON THE ENG INSTRUMENTS. AN ON-SITE INVESTIGAITON SHOWED THAT THE ACFT TRAVELLED IN A STRAIGHT LINE FROM POINT OF TAKEOFF. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF TIRE MARKS TO INDICATE USE OF BRAKING.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING TAXI THERE WAS A LIGHT TRACE OF DEW ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE PASSENGER STATED THAT DURING THE INITIAL APPLICATION OF TAKEOFF POWER THE WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGED & COMPLETELY OBSCURED FORWARD VISIBILITY. THE PLT'S ATTENTION WAS ALSO CONCENTRATED ON THE ENG INSTRUMENTS. AN ON-SITE INVESTIGAITON SHOWED THAT THE ACFT TRAVELLED IN A STRAIGHT LINE FROM POINT OF TAKEOFF. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF TIRE MARKS TO INDICATE USE OF BRAKING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:32 AHDT
Nearest AirportMETRO (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402
Tail NumberN3299Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGreg Hawes
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-E · Reciprocating · 280
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility80 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point12 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg