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August 8, 1986 · E E Schilling Q-2 · N21QQ
Billings, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Billings, MT
Aircraft
E E Schilling Q-2
Tail Number
N21QQ
Operator
Michael R Moore
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA228
PLT STATED AFTER ACCIDENT THAT HE HAD A MINOR ENG PROBLEM PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM BIG TIMBER. HE STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AND THE FLIGHT COMMENCED TO BILLINGS. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO RWY 04 AT BILLINGS THE PLT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL LOSS OF PWR. HE WAS ABLE TO LAND ON THE RWY BUT BOUNCED THE ACFT SEVERAL TIMES ON TOUCHDOWN. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE DENSITY ALT WAS CALCULATED TO BE 6,344 FT. NO REASON FOR THE PARTIAL LOSS OF PWR COULD BE DETERMINED.
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PLT STATED AFTER ACCIDENT THAT HE HAD A MINOR ENG PROBLEM PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM BIG TIMBER. HE STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AND THE FLIGHT COMMENCED TO BILLINGS. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO RWY 04 AT BILLINGS THE PLT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL LOSS OF PWR. HE WAS ABLE TO LAND ON THE RWY BUT BOUNCED THE ACFT SEVERAL TIMES ON TOUCHDOWN. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE DENSITY ALT WAS CALCULATED TO BE 6,344 FT. NO REASON FOR THE PARTIAL LOSS OF PWR COULD BE DETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportLogan Int'L (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length5704 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftE E Schilling Q-2
Tail NumberN21QQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael R Moore
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · DT 2100 TURBO · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00