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June 17, 1986 · Piper PA-25 · N6120Z
Badger, SD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Badger, SD
Aircraft
Piper PA-25
Tail Number
N6120Z
Operator
Ronald Dale Boersma
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86FTK03
THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT WAS LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD AND ROLLED OUT INTO A STANDING POOL OF WATER 8-10 INCHES DEEP WHERE IT FLIPPED OVER CRUSHING THE CANOPY AND TRAPPING THE PLTS BODY. DURING POST ACC INVEST SEDIMENT WAS FOUND IN THE STRAINER BOWL AND THE CARB FUEL FLOAT CHAMBER. THE AIR FILTER WAS ALSO DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES WERE NOTED.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT WAS LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD AND ROLLED OUT INTO A STANDING POOL OF WATER 8-10 INCHES DEEP WHERE IT FLIPPED OVER CRUSHING THE CANOPY AND TRAPPING THE PLTS BODY. DURING POST ACC INVEST SEDIMENT WAS FOUND IN THE STRAINER BOWL AND THE CARB FUEL FLOAT CHAMBER. THE AIR FILTER WAS ALSO DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES WERE NOTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 CDT
Nearest AirportChristensen Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25
Tail NumberN6120Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald Dale Boersma
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT