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August 13, 1994 · Piper PA-28-140 · N95285

Redmond, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Redmond, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N95285
Operator
Coon Gerald A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA209

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION AND LOSS OF POWER. THE PILOT INITIATED A FORCED LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON WET GRASS, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE NUMBER THREE CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAILED.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF AN EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: WET GRASS.

Full Narrative

On August 13, 1994, approximately 0805 hours Pacific daylight time (PDT), a Piper PA-28-140, N95285, registered to and being flown by Gerald A. Coon, a certificated commercial pilot, was substantially damaged upon collision with an irrigation system during the landing roll following a power loss and forced landing near Redmond, Washington. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal in nature, was to have been operated in accordance with the requirements set forth in 14CFR91, and originated from the Auburn Municipal Airport, Auburn, Washington. The aircraft was destined for Abbotsford, British Columbia. The pilot reported that while cruising at 2900 feet and slightly east of Sand Point, Washington, an engine vibration and loss of power developed. The pilot chose to execute a forced landing in an agricultural field. During the landing rollout on dew covered grass the aircraft's right wing impacted the irrigation system. After the airplane was retrieved from the field, an engine examination revealed that part of the number three cylinder exhaust valve was missing. Extensive damage to the cylinder wall was also noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:05 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN95285
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCoon Gerald A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data