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May 18, 1986 · Pitts S-1S · N2DE
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Pitts S-1S
Tail Number
N2DE
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN86LA139
THE PLT REPORT THAT HE ENTERED NORMAL TRAFFIC FOR LANDING AT FRONT RANGE AIRPORT. THERE WERE 3 OR 4 ACFT PRECEDING HIM SO HE EXTENDED HIS TRAFFIC PATTERN. AFTER TURNING ONTO FINAL APPROACH ABOUT 1 MILE FROM END OF RWY, THE PLT SAID THE ENG QUIT ABRUPTLY. THE ACFT STALLED AND CRASHED DURING THE ATTEMPTED FORCED LANDING. WRECKAGE EXAMINATION AND ENG RUN FAILED TO REVEAL EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTED LOSS OF POWER.
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THE PLT REPORT THAT HE ENTERED NORMAL TRAFFIC FOR LANDING AT FRONT RANGE AIRPORT. THERE WERE 3 OR 4 ACFT PRECEDING HIM SO HE EXTENDED HIS TRAFFIC PATTERN. AFTER TURNING ONTO FINAL APPROACH ABOUT 1 MILE FROM END OF RWY, THE PLT SAID THE ENG QUIT ABRUPTLY. THE ACFT STALLED AND CRASHED DURING THE ATTEMPTED FORCED LANDING. WRECKAGE EXAMINATION AND ENG RUN FAILED TO REVEAL EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTED LOSS OF POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 MDT
Nearest AirportFront Range (1nm E)
Runway26
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S-1S
Tail NumberN2DE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 11 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC