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June 7, 1985 · Callair A-9 · N8280H
Riverton, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Riverton, WY
Aircraft
Callair A-9
Tail Number
N8280H
Operator
Red Lodge Airways
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85LA154
DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION TURN-AROUND MANEUVER, THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT STATED THAT HE IMMEDIATELY CHANGED THE FUEL SELECTOR & TURNED ON THE BOOST PUMP, BUT THE ACFT WAS TOO LOW FOR THE ENG TO HAVE TIME TO RESTORE POWER. THE ENG HAD BEEN USING FUEL FROM A TANK THAT WAS LOW ON FUEL. NO FAA PLT CERTIFICATE WAS FOUND OR REPORTED.
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DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION TURN-AROUND MANEUVER, THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT STATED THAT HE IMMEDIATELY CHANGED THE FUEL SELECTOR & TURNED ON THE BOOST PUMP, BUT THE ACFT WAS TOO LOW FOR THE ENG TO HAVE TIME TO RESTORE POWER. THE ENG HAD BEEN USING FUEL FROM A TANK THAT WAS LOW ON FUEL. NO FAA PLT CERTIFICATE WAS FOUND OR REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCallair A-9
Tail NumberN8280H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRed Lodge Airways
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:45
Weather SourceWFAC