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July 4, 1991 · Derego AVID Flyer/B AVID Flyer · N220B
Myrtle Creek, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Myrtle Creek, OR
Aircraft
Derego AVID Flyer/B AVID Flyer
Tail Number
N220B
Operator
Charles a Derego
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA153
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST PARTIAL POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS INITIATED TO AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE DESCENT, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. POST CRASH INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DAMAGED AND TESTING WAS NOT POSSIBLE.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST PARTIAL POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS INITIATED TO AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE DESCENT, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. POST CRASH INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DAMAGED AND TESTING WAS NOT POSSIBLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportTri-City State (1nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDerego AVID Flyer/B AVID Flyer
Tail NumberN220B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles a Derego
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532 L/C · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO