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July 5, 1986 · Aeronca 7AC · N84463
Mulino, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Mulino, OR
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N84463
Operator
Reed L Aylett
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA86FA155
THE PVT PLT HAD BEEN GIVING RIDES AROUND THE LOCAL AREA FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. HE HAD JUST DROPPED OFF ONE PASSENGER AND PICKED UP ANOTHER. THE ACFT TAXIED FROM THE RAMP TO THE RWY 30 AND MADE A NORMAL TAKEOFF. DURING CROSSWIND TURN THE ENGINE STARTED TO MISS AND BACK FIRE. THE ACFT MADE THE DOWNWIND TURN AT ABOUT 400 FT AGL AND A CURVING BASE TO FINAL. THE ACFT STALLED AND CRASHED. WITNESSES REPORTED STRONG GUSTY WINDS EAST AND SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT. EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THE ENGINE WAS NOT OPERATING AT IMPACT; HOWEVER, POST ACCIDENT EXAM FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY FAILURE/ MALFUNCTION. THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED BY POST IMPACT FIRE. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PVT PLT HAD BEEN GIVING RIDES AROUND THE LOCAL AREA FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. HE HAD JUST DROPPED OFF ONE PASSENGER AND PICKED UP ANOTHER. THE ACFT TAXIED FROM THE RAMP TO THE RWY 30 AND MADE A NORMAL TAKEOFF. DURING CROSSWIND TURN THE ENGINE STARTED TO MISS AND BACK FIRE. THE ACFT MADE THE DOWNWIND TURN AT ABOUT 400 FT AGL AND A CURVING BASE TO FINAL. THE ACFT STALLED AND CRASHED. WITNESSES REPORTED STRONG GUSTY WINDS EAST AND SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT. EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THE ENGINE WAS NOT OPERATING AT IMPACT; HOWEVER, POST ACCIDENT EXAM FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY FAILURE/ MALFUNCTION. THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED BY POST IMPACT FIRE. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 PDT
Nearest AirportMULINO (1nm SE)
Runway30
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN84463
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorReed L Aylett
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-75-8 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC