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June 1, 1987 · Aerodynamics HAWK MKII · N5832M
Ellensburg, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ellensburg, WA
Aircraft
Aerodynamics HAWK MKII
Tail Number
N5832M
Operator
Rod Pederson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA87LA107
DESPITE WARNINGS FROM THE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION ABOUT TURBULENCE, HIGH WINDS ALOFT, SEVERE LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR, AND LOW CEILINGS ALONG THE PILOTS INTENDED ROUTE OF FLIGHT, THE PILOT ELECTED TO DEPART THE AIRPORT FOR HIS DESTINATION. STANDING LENTICULAR ALTOCUMULUS CLOUDS WERE ALSO PRESENT. WITHIN 1/2 HOUR OF DEPARTURE THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE CAUSING STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT SAFELY AT A NEARBY AIRPORT.
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DESPITE WARNINGS FROM THE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION ABOUT TURBULENCE, HIGH WINDS ALOFT, SEVERE LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR, AND LOW CEILINGS ALONG THE PILOTS INTENDED ROUTE OF FLIGHT, THE PILOT ELECTED TO DEPART THE AIRPORT FOR HIS DESTINATION. STANDING LENTICULAR ALTOCUMULUS CLOUDS WERE ALSO PRESENT. WITHIN 1/2 HOUR OF DEPARTURE THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE CAUSING STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT SAFELY AT A NEARBY AIRPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerodynamics HAWK MKII
Tail NumberN5832M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRod Pederson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532 · Reciprocating · 48
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 14 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:51
Weather SourceWFAC