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March 23, 1986 · Quickie II · N3921V
Watsonville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Watsonville, CA
Aircraft
Quickie II
Tail Number
N3921V
Operator
Thomas R Hoyt
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86FVM04
THE ACFT LANDED IN A WET FIELD OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE TAKEOFF RWY AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING TAKEOFF. THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING. THE OWNER REPORTED THAT THE CARB HEAT WAS ON AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT DOES NOT REMEMBER USING THE CARB HEAT. DURING A POST ACCIDENT RUN-UP THE ACFT ENG OPERATED NORMALLY.
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THE ACFT LANDED IN A WET FIELD OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE TAKEOFF RWY AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING TAKEOFF. THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING. THE OWNER REPORTED THAT THE CARB HEAT WAS ON AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT DOES NOT REMEMBER USING THE CARB HEAT. DURING A POST ACCIDENT RUN-UP THE ACFT ENG OPERATED NORMALLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportMonterey Peninsula (15nm W)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuickie II
Tail NumberN3921V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas R Hoyt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsOnan · B48 · Reciprocating · 25
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO