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January 22, 1989 · Champion 7ECA · N2582F
Port Townsend, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Port Townsend, WA
Aircraft
Champion 7ECA
Tail Number
N2582F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA037
THE PLT SIDE-SLIPPED THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING APPROACH. A SINK RATE DEVELOPED WHICH THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST WITH POWER AND FLARE. THE AIRPLANE WAS LANDED HARD.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER APPROACH AND FLARE TECHNIQUE ON THE PART OF THE PILOT, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TALL TREES SURROUNDING THE AIRSTRIP.
Full Narrative
THE PLT SIDE-SLIPPED THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING APPROACH. A SINK RATE DEVELOPED WHICH THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST WITH POWER AND FLARE. THE AIRPLANE WAS LANDED HARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway36
Runway Length4350 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7ECA
Tail NumberN2582F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC