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July 15, 1986 · Piper PA-28-180 · N6430J
Hyampom, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Hyampom, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N6430J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA292
THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE QUIT WHEN THE FLIGHT WAS 25 MILES SHORT OF ITS INTENDED DESTINATION AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED IN A RIVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO HIS CALCULATIONS, THE AIRCRAFT SHOULD HAVE HAD A NO RESERVE ENDURANCE OF 6 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES. THE AIRCRAFT HAD FLOWN A TOTAL OF 5 HOURS AND 16 MINUTES WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT.
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THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE QUIT WHEN THE FLIGHT WAS 25 MILES SHORT OF ITS INTENDED DESTINATION AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED IN A RIVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO HIS CALCULATIONS, THE AIRCRAFT SHOULD HAVE HAD A NO RESERVE ENDURANCE OF 6 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES. THE AIRCRAFT HAD FLOWN A TOTAL OF 5 HOURS AND 16 MINUTES WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:43 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN6430J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:58
Weather SourceWFAC