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June 8, 1987 · De Havilland DHC-2 MK.1 · N64384
Sedro Woolley, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sedro Woolley, WA
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2 MK.1
Tail Number
N64384
Operator
James Hayton
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA87LA111
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES IN FLIGHT. LESS THAN 1/2 FUEL WAS AVAILABLE IN ALL THREE FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WAS TESTED AND FOUND THAT THE SELECTIONS PLATE WAS INDEXED OFF CENTER FOR ALL SELECTIONS DUE TO WEAR. IN THE TAKEOFF ATTITUDE UNPORTING OCCURRED ALLOWING AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE SYSTEM.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES IN FLIGHT. LESS THAN 1/2 FUEL WAS AVAILABLE IN ALL THREE FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WAS TESTED AND FOUND THAT THE SELECTIONS PLATE WAS INDEXED OFF CENTER FOR ALL SELECTIONS DUE TO WEAR. IN THE TAKEOFF ATTITUDE UNPORTING OCCURRED ALLOWING AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:03 PDT
Nearest AirportHAYTON (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length1600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2 MK.1
Tail NumberN64384
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJames Hayton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT