What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-09-25 involved a North American AT-6G, registration N66TY, at Englewood, CO.

Aircraft Collides with Parked Aircraft After Multiple Landing Attempts (N66TY)

On September 25, 1986, a North American AT-6G (registration N66TY) was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

After multiple unsuccessful landing attempts on runway 26 and 17L due to gusty winds, the pilot executed a wheel landing with 10 degrees of flaps. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway, bounced, became airborne, stalled, and collided with a parked aircraft.

Weather and Approach Attempts

The pilot attempted to land on runway 26 twice but discontinued both approaches because of unfavorable winds. Winds were reported as 220 degrees at 20 knots with gusts to 30 knots. The pilot then made two unsuccessful attempts to land on runway 17L.

Final Landing Attempt

On the third attempt to land on runway 17L, the pilot selected 10 degrees of flaps and performed a wheel landing. According to witnesses, a wind gust lifted the right wing, causing the aircraft to depart the left side of the runway.

Go-Around and Stall

The pilot added full power. The aircraft bounced, became airborne, and began to stall. The pilot then closed the throttle.

Collision with Parked Aircraft

The aircraft subsequently collided with a parked aircraft.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that as he applied full power, a "violent" wind gust caused his feet to slip off the rudder pedals.

1986-09-25: North American AT-6G (N66TY) — Englewood, CO