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September 21, 1992 · Anderson Aircraft VANS RV-6 · CFSJA
Puyallup, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Puyallup, WA
Aircraft
Anderson Aircraft VANS RV-6
Tail Number
CFSJA
Operator
Anderson John S
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA92LA209
THE FLT DEPARTED CHEHALIS, WA, ON A VFR FLT TO BOUNDRY BAY, CD, AND THE PILOT LANDED AT PUYALLUP, WA, WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED ADVERSE WEATHER EN ROUTE. AFTER A DELAY, THE PILOT TOOK OFF TO CONTINUE THE FLT. THE ACFT RETURNED TO THE ARPT AFTER A FEW MINUTES IN FLT AND ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR LANDING. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH AT A LOW ALTITUDE AGL, THE ACFT STALLED, DESCENDED NOSE DOWN AND IMPACTED THE GROUND AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. THE FLAPS WERE IN THE UP POSITION IN THE WRECKAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CONFIGURE THE ACFT FOR LANDING (LOWERING OF FLAPS) AND MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL DURING FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE FLT DEPARTED CHEHALIS, WA, ON A VFR FLT TO BOUNDRY BAY, CD, AND THE PILOT LANDED AT PUYALLUP, WA, WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED ADVERSE WEATHER EN ROUTE. AFTER A DELAY, THE PILOT TOOK OFF TO CONTINUE THE FLT. THE ACFT RETURNED TO THE ARPT AFTER A FEW MINUTES IN FLT AND ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR LANDING. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH AT A LOW ALTITUDE AGL, THE ACFT STALLED, DESCENDED NOSE DOWN AND IMPACTED THE GROUND AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. THE FLAPS WERE IN THE UP POSITION IN THE WRECKAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 PDT
Nearest AirportPierce County (1nm NNW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAnderson Aircraft VANS RV-6
Tail NumberCFSJA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAnderson John S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC