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August 3, 1987 · Piper J3 · N6562H
Vermillion Lake, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Vermillion Lake, MN
Aircraft
Piper J3
Tail Number
N6562H
Operator
Raymond a Debevec
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA182
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO LAND AFTER THE LOSS OF POWER, THE RIGHT WING TIP HIT THE WATER AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN INTO THE LAKE. ACCORDING TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE COILS AND CONDENSERS ON BOTH MAGNETOS WERE VERY WEAK AND THE ENGINE COULD NOT PRODUCE ENOUGH POWER TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT.
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO LAND AFTER THE LOSS OF POWER, THE RIGHT WING TIP HIT THE WATER AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN INTO THE LAKE. ACCORDING TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE COILS AND CONDENSERS ON BOTH MAGNETOS WERE VERY WEAK AND THE ENGINE COULD NOT PRODUCE ENOUGH POWER TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:57 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3
Tail NumberN6562H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaymond a Debevec
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A 65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC