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October 2, 1982 · Beech C24R · N525SB
Centerville, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Centerville, IA
Aircraft
Beech C24R
Tail Number
N525SB
Operator
W Scott Barrett
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA002
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE APPROACH WAS A LITTLE HIGH AND FAST, THEN THE RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT ON TOUCHDOWN. HE STATED THAT POWER WAS ADDED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. HOWEVER, WITNESSES INDICATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN FAST AND TOO FAR DOWN THE RUNWAY. ACCORDING TO THE WITNESSES, ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT AFTER THEY WERE SKIDDED. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND HIT A FENCE. THERE WAS A CROSSWIND OF ABOUT 5 KTS.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE APPROACH WAS A LITTLE HIGH AND FAST, THEN THE RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT ON TOUCHDOWN. HE STATED THAT POWER WAS ADDED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. HOWEVER, WITNESSES INDICATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN FAST AND TOO FAR DOWN THE RUNWAY. ACCORDING TO THE WITNESSES, ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT AFTER THEY WERE SKIDDED. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND HIT A FENCE. THERE WAS A CROSSWIND OF ABOUT 5 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMunicipal (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C24R
Tail NumberN525SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorW Scott Barrett
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg