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September 26, 1982 · Quickie Q2 · N51QQ
Colorado Spring, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Colorado Spring, CO
Aircraft
Quickie Q2
Tail Number
N51QQ
Operator
Jas Vanvey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82FTE28
THE PILOT STATED HE MADE A LONG FINAL TO THE RUNWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, WITNESSES OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT TO BOUNCE THREE TIMES BEFORE STRIKING A RUNWAY DISTANCE MARKING SIGN AND COMING TO REST 100 FEET OFF THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT STATED HE MADE A LONG FINAL TO THE RUNWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, WITNESSES OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT TO BOUNCE THREE TIMES BEFORE STRIKING A RUNWAY DISTANCE MARKING SIGN AND COMING TO REST 100 FEET OFF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs Muni (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length11020 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuickie Q2
Tail NumberN51QQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJas Vanvey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReumaster · 2100 DQ · Reciprocating · 110
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg