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February 19, 1986 · Cessna 340 · N7774Q
Burns, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burns, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 340
Tail Number
N7774Q
Operator
Aar Western Skyways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA060
THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED AIRFRAME ICING ON A DESCENT FOR A VOR APPROACH. 1/8 TO 1/4 INCH OF ICE WAS PRESENT DURING LANDING. THE PILOT ALLOWED A STALL TO OCCUR PRIOR TO TOUCH DOWN WITH A HARD LANDING RESULTING.
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THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED AIRFRAME ICING ON A DESCENT FOR A VOR APPROACH. 1/8 TO 1/4 INCH OF ICE WAS PRESENT DURING LANDING. THE PILOT ALLOWED A STALL TO OCCUR PRIOR TO TOUCH DOWN WITH A HARD LANDING RESULTING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 PST
Nearest AirportBurns Municipal (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340
Tail NumberN7774Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAar Western Skyways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC