Lincoln Regional -Karl Harder Field Airport, Lincoln, California

Location:  Karl Harder Field is located 3 miles west of Lincoln, California.

History:  The Lincoln Regional Airport was built in 1942 by the US Army Air Corp as an auxiliary training field for B-25 bombers.  It was called Lincoln Auxiliary Field - Mather Flying School at that time.  Portions of the old military barracks are still here.  The original airfield had 4 runways, three in a triangle and the fourth running through the middle.

In the 1970's all but the center runway were abandoned and in the 1980's the City of Lincoln added to the property and extended the runway to the north to 6,001 feet.

Lincoln Regional - Karl Harder Field Airport Today:  Intensive flight training; Helicopter and Agricultural operations; Ultralights;

Lincoln Regional Airport is owned and operated by the City of Lincoln.

Lincoln Regional has land that will accommodate aviation, light-industrial and commercial development in the short and long-term complimenting the development and growth of similar uses surrounding the Airport.  The Airport, its development areas, and the surrounding development areas will be provided access by the Lincoln State Highway 65 Bypass under construction and scheduled for completion by 2011.

Airport Services and Amenities:  Atkin Air; Kracon Aircraft Refinishing; Lincoln Skyways, Inc.; The Avionics Specialists; Fuel; Chevron Jet; 100LL; Self Service;  100LL, Jet pre-mix; Food and lodging within 3 miles; Public transportation; taxis and rental cars available;  Public pilot's lounge;

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Airport Area Accident History:

Accident occurred Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 10/19/2009
Aircraft: CESSNA LC-126C, registration: N1064D
Injuries: 4 Uninjured.
The pilot reported that when he entered the traffic pattern he observed the windsock indicating the wind was parallel to the runway. The pilot stated that during landing, the airplane "flared with no drift across the runway and touched down as normal." During the landing roll, the left main landing gear collapsed and separated from the airplane, and the left wing impacted the ground. Despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane veered to the left and exited the runway, coming to a rest adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained structural damage to the fuselage and left wing. Post-accident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the left main landing gear, at the point of separation, contained fractures consistent with fatigue cracks. The Safety Board issued Safety Recommendations A-01-001 and A-01-002 in March 2001, and the FAA issued an "Airworthiness Concern Sheet" in September 2007, both
regarding landing gear fatigue on various Cessna airplane models with steel spring landing gear.
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Accident occurred Thursday, February 19, 2009 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 5/12/2009
Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-260, registration: N8816P
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
The pilot reported that during departure on a local night flight, the airplane's door popped open. He turned to downwind and attempted to close the door. While on downwind, the airport's pilot activated runway lights turned off. The pilot then had to reactivate the runway lights and he landed the airplane without extending the landing gear. Subsequently, the airplane caught fire and was consumed.
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Accident occurred Friday, April 06, 2007 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/29/2007
Aircraft: Piper PA-32R-301T, registration: N4379A
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
The pilot experienced an in flight fire after takeoff and force-landed the airplane short of the runway. The pilot performed a preflight and run up that were uneventful. As the airplane climbed through 1,000 feet, he saw a puff of white smoke. He elected to return to land and as he neared the airport, a fire erupted, and he landed in a field. At 5.4 hours prior to the accident, the number 5 cylinder was replaced. Post accident examination showed that the fuel injection line of the number 5 cylinder was disconnected at the fitting of the manifold assembly, located below the number 3 cylinder assembly. The b-nut was off the threads of the fitting and floating along the steel fuel line. The fuel line and b-nut were visually undamaged. The fuel line b-nut was reassembled to the manifold assembly without binding, and then it was tightened. No other anomalies were noted. The engine manufacturer representative stated that there are no manufacturer published torque values for the b-nut. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to specify a torque value. ===
Accident occurred Sunday, April 02, 2006 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 8/29/2006
Aircraft: Cessna 310N, registration: N5096Q
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
While transitioning from landing to taxiing the pilot experienced a bumping sound, which was followed by the collapse of the nose gear. Examination of photographs of the damage revealed that several inches of the nose fuselage structure had been ground down by contact with the runway pavement. The nose gear was examined by an airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanic. The mechanic reported that the nose gear drive tube was bent inboard 90 degrees, suggesting that the nose over center adjustment was out of tolerance, and a sufficient impact could cause the gear to unlock from the down position. There was no evidence of mechanical failure or foreign object damage. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The collapse of the nose gear due to an out of tolerance nose gear over center adjustment. ===
Accident occurred Tuesday, November 15, 2005 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 6/27/2007
Aircraft: Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR, registration: N56038
Injuries: 1 Serious.
The airplane impacted terrain in a near wings level pitch attitude after experiencing a stall. A witness, who was flying his own airplane above and behind the accident airplane, observed it make a left turn. He observed the accident airplane's left wing bobble and the nose subsequently drop in what appeared to be a stall. The accident pilot recovered, but the left wing bobbled and dropped again in another stall. Prior to impact, the pilot pulled the nose up and the airplane impacted the ground hard in a near wings level attitude. According to the other pilot, he spoke to the accident pilot at the hospital. At that time, the accident pilot reported he was having trouble maintaining airspeed. Following his recovery, the accident pilot could not recall any of the events that led to the accident except for fueling the airplane prior to departure. Post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed no anomalies that could have resulted in a loss of airspeed or loss of aircraft control. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. ===
Accident occurred Saturday, June 19, 2004 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 9/1/2004
Aircraft: Fairchild 24R-40, registration: N232E
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
The airplane ground looped while on the landing roll. The pilot was attempting a three-point landing with full flaps. Upon touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The right wing of the airplane rose, resulting in the airplane veering to the left. As the airplane continued down the runway, the right main gear separated, which resulted in the propeller blades and left main gear simultaneously breaking away. The airplane ground looped, turning 180 degrees. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with the runway. ===
Accident occurred Sunday, April 25, 2004 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 7/29/2004
Aircraft: Cessna 172N, registration: N734RE
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
While taxiing to the fueling pit after landing the left wing struck a light pole at the end of the paved ramp area. The pilot saw other airplanes waiting for fuel, so he taxied down a taxiway that he did not normally use. He had to maneuver the airplane around a parked airplane at the end of the ramp area, and the left wing struck a light pole. The pilot noted no mechanical problems with the airplane. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. ===
Accident occurred Thursday, June 12, 2003 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 9/30/2003
Aircraft: Mooney M20J, registration: N1156N
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
The pilot stated that he failed to lower the landing gear because he was distracted by other aircraft in the pattern. He did not notice the gear up warning horn or that the aircraft was handling differently. There were no preimpact mechanical problems noted with the airplane. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. ===
Accident occurred Saturday, March 31, 2001 in Lincoln, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/28/2001
Aircraft: Cessna 170B, registration: N4315B
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
As the airplane slowed on landing roll, the tail suddenly began to rise and the propeller struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. The flight instructor stated that he was sitting in the left seat and the dual student was sitting in the right seat. The accident occurred on a stop-and-go, which was being performed by the dual student. The approach and touchdown were normal. After touchdown, the flight instructor verified that the throttle was at idle and that the yoke was fully aft. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over.

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