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January 30, 1985 · Emair MA-1 · N9924M
Paanilo, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Paanilo, HI
Aircraft
Emair MA-1
Tail Number
N9924M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85FJA01
THE PLT INITIATED HIS 1ST SPRAY PASS UPHILL WITH ABOUT A 5 TO 10 KT QUARTERING TAIL WIND. WHILE ON THE SWATH RUN, HE NOTED THE AIRSPEED WAS DECAYING, SO HE ABORTED THE PASS BY TURNING INTO THE WIND. HOWEVER, THIS RESULTED IN FLYING OVER MORE RAPIDLY RISING TERRAIN. THE PLT APPLIED FULL POWER & DUMPED HIS LOAD, BUT THE ACFT IMPACTED IN A CANE FIELD.
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THE PLT INITIATED HIS 1ST SPRAY PASS UPHILL WITH ABOUT A 5 TO 10 KT QUARTERING TAIL WIND. WHILE ON THE SWATH RUN, HE NOTED THE AIRSPEED WAS DECAYING, SO HE ABORTED THE PASS BY TURNING INTO THE WIND. HOWEVER, THIS RESULTED IN FLYING OVER MORE RAPIDLY RISING TERRAIN. THE PLT APPLIED FULL POWER & DUMPED HIS LOAD, BUT THE ACFT IMPACTED IN A CANE FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 HST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmair MA-1
Tail NumberN9924M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-1820-202 · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point1 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO