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January 3, 1985 · Piper PA-28-181 · N2112K
Yoder, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Yoder, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N2112K
Operator
Castlewood Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85LA056
ENGINE QUIT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. PILOT MADE FORCED LANDING ON DIRT ROAD DURING WHICH THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE POST. FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL EITHER IN THE FUEL TANKS OR AROUND THE ACFT.
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ENGINE QUIT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. PILOT MADE FORCED LANDING ON DIRT ROAD DURING WHICH THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE POST. FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL EITHER IN THE FUEL TANKS OR AROUND THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:07 MST
Nearest Airport18nm ENE
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN2112K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCastlewood Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind350° @ 9 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC