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June 24, 1985 · Piper PA-22-150 · N4547A
Glen Canyon, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Glen Canyon, UT
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N4547A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85LA174
THE PLT BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED NEAR THE END OF A X-COUNTRY FLT FROM WEST JORDAN TO BLANDING, UTAH. WHEN FUEL QUANTITY BECAME LOW, THE PLT DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A DIRT ROAD. DURING THE LANDING FALRE, A X-WIND GUST DRIFTED THE ACFT TO THE LEFT AND THE WING TIP SCRAPED A DIRT BANK. THE PLT SAID HE OVERCORRECTED WITH RIGHT RUDDER AND THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP.
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THE PLT BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED NEAR THE END OF A X-COUNTRY FLT FROM WEST JORDAN TO BLANDING, UTAH. WHEN FUEL QUANTITY BECAME LOW, THE PLT DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A DIRT ROAD. DURING THE LANDING FALRE, A X-WIND GUST DRIFTED THE ACFT TO THE LEFT AND THE WING TIP SCRAPED A DIRT BANK. THE PLT SAID HE OVERCORRECTED WITH RIGHT RUDDER AND THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN4547A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330°
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourcePILO