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October 18, 1986 · Gulfstream American 112 · N1207J

Beekman, NY

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Beekman, NY
Aircraft
Gulfstream American 112
Tail Number
N1207J
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC87FA022

THE ACFT DEPARTED DUTCHESS COUNTY AIRPORT, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, AND HAD AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION. THE OIL FILTER WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE. AT DUTHESS COUNTY AIRPORT PARKING AREA, FRESH OIL WAS FOUND ON THE GRASS PARKING AREA AND TAXIWAY TO THE RWY USED BY N1207J FOR DEPARTURE. THE ENGINE FAILED 5 MINS AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO OIL DEPLETION. DURING THE ATTEMPT TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING THE PLT WAS OBSERVED TO MAKE A 180 DEGREE TURN DURING WHICH THE ACFT LOST ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED. THE RESULTANT STALL ENDED IN A STEEP RIGHT WING DOWN DESCENT AND IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED BY IMPACT AND POST CRASH FIRE.

Full Narrative

THE ACFT DEPARTED DUTCHESS COUNTY AIRPORT, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, AND HAD AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION. THE OIL FILTER WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE. AT DUTHESS COUNTY AIRPORT PARKING AREA, FRESH OIL WAS FOUND ON THE GRASS PARKING AREA AND TAXIWAY TO THE RWY USED BY N1207J FOR DEPARTURE. THE ENGINE FAILED 5 MINS AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO OIL DEPLETION. DURING THE ATTEMPT TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING THE PLT WAS OBSERVED TO MAKE A 180 DEGREE TURN DURING WHICH THE ACFT LOST ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED. THE RESULTANT STALL ENDED IN A STEEP RIGHT WING DOWN DESCENT AND IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED BY IMPACT AND POST CRASH FIRE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd

Aircraft

AircraftGulfstream American 112
Tail NumberN1207J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 9 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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