# NTSB LAX82DA266: Beech A36, N4600S, Grand Canyon, AZ, July 18, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 18, 1982, 16:58 local (23:58 UTC)
- Place: Grand Canyon, AZ
- Coordinates: 36.030929, -112.019363 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.0309&lon=-112.0194&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 18, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70868
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX82DA266
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70868/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA266

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - weather condition - high density altitude (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - performance data - not used, pilot in command (cause)
  - aborted takeoff - intentional, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - stall - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
- Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, takeoff
  - ground loop/swerve - not corrected, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT DRAGGED A WINGTIP DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF AND SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS 8200 FEET.THE PILOT SAID HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN A CLIMB SO HE LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. NO PILOT REPORT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4600S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4600S), registered now, S/N E-771, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH A36
- Registry model: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (registry code 1151604) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: E-771
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520AB 285 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Eagles Associates
- Registered owner: Eagles Associates
- Departed: GCN, GRAND CANYON, AZ
- Airport: GCN, Grand Canyon Arpt, runway 21, 9,000 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 140° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 7,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 144 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820718030669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820718030669A), Jul 18, 1982: Beech A36, Grand Canyon, AZ, Substantial damage. Unable to climb after takeoff. Lost control while lowering gear to abort takeoff. Wing hit embankment.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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