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August 31, 1985 · Piper PA-18-150 · N14331
Peyton, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Peyton, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N14331
Operator
Harry B Combs
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN85FA229
THE TWO EXPERIENCED PILOTS TOOK OFF FROM HIGH ALT AIRSTRIP UNDER HIGH DENSITY ALT CONDITIONS. WITNESSES SAID ACFT ENTERED A 60-DEGREE LEFT BANKING TURN. WHEN ACFT HAD COMPLETED 120-DEGREES OF TURN, THE NOSE DROPPED. WITNESSES SAID THE ACFT SIDE-SLIPPED TO THE LEFT AND LOST CONSIDERABLE ALTITUDE. THE ACFT SEEMED TO RECOVER BUT THEN SIDE-SLIPPED TO THE RIGHT. THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND, SLID TO THE RIGHT, AND BURST INTO FLAMES.
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THE TWO EXPERIENCED PILOTS TOOK OFF FROM HIGH ALT AIRSTRIP UNDER HIGH DENSITY ALT CONDITIONS. WITNESSES SAID ACFT ENTERED A 60-DEGREE LEFT BANKING TURN. WHEN ACFT HAD COMPLETED 120-DEGREES OF TURN, THE NOSE DROPPED. WITNESSES SAID THE ACFT SIDE-SLIPPED TO THE LEFT AND LOST CONSIDERABLE ALTITUDE. THE ACFT SEEMED TO RECOVER BUT THEN SIDE-SLIPPED TO THE RIGHT. THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND, SLID TO THE RIGHT, AND BURST INTO FLAMES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:25 MDT
Nearest AirportBijou Springs Ranch (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3640 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN14331
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHarry B Combs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWIT