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July 16, 1985 · John H Mc Clain Jr RAND KR2 · N717J
Mechanicstown, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Mechanicstown, OH
Aircraft
John H Mc Clain Jr RAND KR2
Tail Number
N717J
Operator
John H Mc Clain
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA293
THE ACFT LANDED SHORT OF THE RWY AFTER A POWER LOSS. THE PLT SAID HE WAS APPROACHING TO LADN AT 1800 RPM WHEN HE ADDED POWER TO CLEAR SOME POWER LINES. THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND AND THE ACFT WAS FLOWN UNDER THE WIRES WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A TREE DURING LANDING SHORT. AFTER ACC INVESTIGATION SHOWED NO ABNORMALTIES IN EQUIPMENT.
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THE ACFT LANDED SHORT OF THE RWY AFTER A POWER LOSS. THE PLT SAID HE WAS APPROACHING TO LADN AT 1800 RPM WHEN HE ADDED POWER TO CLEAR SOME POWER LINES. THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND AND THE ACFT WAS FLOWN UNDER THE WIRES WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A TREE DURING LANDING SHORT. AFTER ACC INVESTIGATION SHOWED NO ABNORMALTIES IN EQUIPMENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:54 EDT
Nearest AirportMCCLAIN (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJohn H Mc Clain Jr RAND KR2
Tail NumberN717J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn H Mc Clain
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 2100D · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC