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August 27, 1986 · Hegsted S16B · N10LH
Kelso, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kelso, WA
Aircraft
Hegsted S16B
Tail Number
N10LH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA226
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON FINAL WHEN THE ENGINE CEASED OPERATING. A FORCED LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH TOUCHDOWN BEING ABOUT 100 YARDS SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. A HARD LANDING WAS MADE WITH THE AIRCRAFT COMING TO REST INVERTED. THE NEEDLE VALVE TO THE CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE BACKED OUT 1/2' WITH NO SAFETY WIRING PRESENT.
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THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON FINAL WHEN THE ENGINE CEASED OPERATING. A FORCED LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH TOUCHDOWN BEING ABOUT 100 YARDS SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. A HARD LANDING WAS MADE WITH THE AIRCRAFT COMING TO REST INVERTED. THE NEEDLE VALVE TO THE CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE BACKED OUT 1/2' WITH NO SAFETY WIRING PRESENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:05 PDT
Nearest AirportKELSO (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length4395 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHegsted S16B
Tail NumberN10LH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT