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September 4, 1982 · Davenport BD-2 · N5131
Conifer, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Conifer, CO
Aircraft
Davenport BD-2
Tail Number
N5131
Operator
Herrill Davenport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82FTE25
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE LANDING AT A RANCH STRIP THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED. ON THE SECOND BOUNCE THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR CROSSED A DITCH LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, HIT A MOUND OF DIRT AND SEPARATED THE WHEEL. THE AIRCRAFT THEN NOSED OVER COMING TO REST INVERTED. TOTAL LENGTH OF THE RUNWAY WAS 1400 FEET.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE LANDING AT A RANCH STRIP THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED. ON THE SECOND BOUNCE THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR CROSSED A DITCH LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, HIT A MOUND OF DIRT AND SEPARATED THE WHEEL. THE AIRCRAFT THEN NOSED OVER COMING TO REST INVERTED. TOTAL LENGTH OF THE RUNWAY WAS 1400 FEET.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportFLYINGJ (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavenport BD-2
Tail NumberN5131
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerrill Davenport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg