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August 9, 1985 · Piper PA-20 · N7765K
Seattle, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Seattle, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N7765K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA85LA192
A GROUND LOOP OCCURRED AND THE STEERING SPRING FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT'S STEERING SPRING HAD FAILED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT AWAY FROM A REPAIR STATION. THE PILOT MADE A TEMPORARY REPAIR THAT FAILED DURING THIS GROUND LOOP. THE PILOT STATED THAT A COMBINATION OF A GUST OF WIND AND THE BROKEN STEERING SPRING CAUSED HIS ACCIDENT.
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A GROUND LOOP OCCURRED AND THE STEERING SPRING FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT'S STEERING SPRING HAD FAILED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT AWAY FROM A REPAIR STATION. THE PILOT MADE A TEMPORARY REPAIR THAT FAILED DURING THIS GROUND LOOP. THE PILOT STATED THAT A COMBINATION OF A GUST OF WIND AND THE BROKEN STEERING SPRING CAUSED HIS ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:14 PDT
Nearest AirportBoeing Field Int'L (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN7765K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter0
Observation Time04:00
Weather SourceWFAC