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June 7, 1994 · Hayes/Pietenpol AIR Camper · N76TC
Blythe, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Blythe, CA
Aircraft
Hayes/Pietenpol AIR Camper
Tail Number
N76TC
Operator
Henry C Hayes
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX94LA242
The pilot was assisting in a search for a missing person while flying in mountainous terrain. He was flying at a low altitude when he encountered a downdraft and collided with the terrain. He reported no mechanical problems with the aircraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's unexpected encounter with a downdraft while flying at an improper altitude in mountainous terrain.
Full Narrative
On June 7, 1994, about 1400 hours Pacific daylight time, a Hayes/Pietenpol Air Camper homebuilt aircraft, N76TC, crashed while maneuvering near Blythe, California. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) local personal flight when the accident occurred. The airplane, registered to and operated by the pilot, was destroyed. The certificated private pilot and passenger received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from Blythe. According to the pilot, he was assisting in a search for a missing person. The pilot indicated that while maneuvering over the desert he encountered a downdraft and collided with the terrain. He did not indicate any mechanical malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHayes/Pietenpol AIR Camper
Tail NumberN76TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHenry C Hayes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-75-8F · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 3 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO