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June 9, 1995 · Republic RC-3 · N114N

Blakely Island, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blakely Island, WA
Aircraft
Republic RC-3
Tail Number
N114N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA95LA116

THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING, HE WAS LOW AND ADDED POWER, HOWEVER, THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND BOUNCED, COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRPLANE SLID ON ITS BELLY DOWN THE RUNWAY UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. AS THE OCCUPANTS WERE EXITING, A FIRE IGNITED WHICH CONSUMED THE ENGINE AND AIRFRAME. DUE TO THE EXTENT OF THE FIRE DAMAGE, IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED IF THERE WAS A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUITABLE TERRAIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Full Narrative

On June 9, 1995, approximately 1200 Pacific daylight time, a Republic RC-3, N114N, experienced a loss of engine power while on final approach to Blakely Island Airport, Blakely Island, Washington. The airplane landed short of the runway and collapsed the landing gear. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire. The commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight had departed from Anacortes, Washington, on June 9, 1995, at 1145. The pilot stated that a landing approach was initiated for runway 19. While on final approach, the airplane was low and the pilot added power, however, the pilot stated that the engine did not respond. The airplane landed approximately 20 feet short of the edge of the runway, bounced and touched down again at the edge of the runway. The landing gear collapsed as the airplane slid on its belly for approximately 400 feet down the runway. After the airplane came to rest and the occupants were exiting, a fire ignited and consumed the engine and airframe. Due to the extent of fire damage to the engine, it could not be determined if there were any mechanical failures or malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportBlakely Island (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRepublic RC-3
Tail NumberN114N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480-G1D6 · Reciprocating · 295
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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