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July 20, 1987 · Temco TT-1 · N8K

Hayward, CA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Hayward, CA
Aircraft
Temco TT-1
Tail Number
N8K
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX87DVD03

WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH AFTER AN EXTENDED DESCENT AT IDLE, THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT AS THE PILOT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO REDUCE THE RATE OF DESCENT. DURING A FORCED LANDING SHORT OF THE AIRPORT, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A LIGHT POLE AND TELEPHONE WIRES. AFTER COMING TO REST, THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONSUMED BY GROUND FIRE. DURING AN EXAM OF THE ENGINE, THE DAMAGED FUEL CONTROL UNIT WAS REMOVED FOR TESTING. HOWEVER, NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, ENGINE OR FUEL CONTROL WAS FOUND.

Full Narrative

WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH AFTER AN EXTENDED DESCENT AT IDLE, THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT AS THE PILOT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO REDUCE THE RATE OF DESCENT. DURING A FORCED LANDING SHORT OF THE AIRPORT, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A LIGHT POLE AND TELEPHONE WIRES. AFTER COMING TO REST, THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONSUMED BY GROUND FIRE. DURING AN EXAM OF THE ENGINE, THE DAMAGED FUEL CONTROL UNIT WAS REMOVED FOR TESTING. HOWEVER, NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, ENGINE OR FUEL CONTROL WAS FOUND.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHAYWARD (1nm E)
Runway28L
Runway Length5156 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTemco TT-1
Tail NumberN8K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · J-85-17 · Turbojet · 2900
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 13 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:30
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data