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July 26, 1985 · Schweizer AG CAT · N3629K
Samson, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Samson, AL
Aircraft
Schweizer AG CAT
Tail Number
N3629K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LKG08
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN A FORCED LNDG AFTER A PWR LOSS DURING A SWATH RUN. DURING THE LDG A PWR LINE WAS STRUCK AND THE ACFT WAS PULLED SIDEWAYS WHICH CAUSED A GROUNDLOOP AND RESULTED IN DAMAGES. LYON FLYING SERVICES OF WELSH LA DISMANTLED THE ENG & FOUND NO REASON FOR ENG STOPPAGE OR POWER LOSS. THE TEMPERATURE & DEW POINT WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICING.
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THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN A FORCED LNDG AFTER A PWR LOSS DURING A SWATH RUN. DURING THE LDG A PWR LINE WAS STRUCK AND THE ACFT WAS PULLED SIDEWAYS WHICH CAUSED A GROUNDLOOP AND RESULTED IN DAMAGES. LYON FLYING SERVICES OF WELSH LA DISMANTLED THE ENG & FOUND NO REASON FOR ENG STOPPAGE OR POWER LOSS. THE TEMPERATURE & DEW POINT WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer AG CAT
Tail NumberN3629K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC