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October 7, 1982 · Cessna TU206G · N6169Z
Rock Springs, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Rock Springs, WY
Aircraft
Cessna TU206G
Tail Number
N6169Z
Operator
Cowboy Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83LA003
THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING USED FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AN OIL DRILLING SIGHT. A 1300 FT PORTION OF A ROAD NEAR THE SIGHT WAS BEING USED AS A LANDING STRIP. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN AND WAS ROLLING, IT CAME TO A DOG LEG IN THE ROAD. HE ELECTED TO GO AROUND. HOWEVER, AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE, THE PLANE SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND. THE WHEELS THEN HIT SAGEBRUSH AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE ELEVATION OF THE LANDING AREA WAS ABOUT 6300 FT.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING USED FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AN OIL DRILLING SIGHT. A 1300 FT PORTION OF A ROAD NEAR THE SIGHT WAS BEING USED AS A LANDING STRIP. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN AND WAS ROLLING, IT CAME TO A DOG LEG IN THE ROAD. HE ELECTED TO GO AROUND. HOWEVER, AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE, THE PLANE SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND. THE WHEELS THEN HIT SAGEBRUSH AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE ELEVATION OF THE LANDING AREA WAS ABOUT 6300 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:25 MDT
Nearest AirportOil Well Site (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TU206G
Tail NumberN6169Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCowboy Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg