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October 1, 1985 · Champion 7GCAA · N9614S
Cortez, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cortez, CO
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N9614S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA001
AFTER 3.9 HRS FLT TIME ON A X-COUNTRY FLT FROM CHEYENNE, WY, TO CORTEZ, CO, THE PLT EXPERIENCED AN ENG FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXAHUSTION. HE EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A MOUNTAIN MEADOW THAT WAS NOT ADEQUATE IN LENGTH FOR THE LANDING. THE ACFT IMPACTED TREES ON LANDING ROLL AT APRX 10 MPH.
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AFTER 3.9 HRS FLT TIME ON A X-COUNTRY FLT FROM CHEYENNE, WY, TO CORTEZ, CO, THE PLT EXPERIENCED AN ENG FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXAHUSTION. HE EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A MOUNTAIN MEADOW THAT WAS NOT ADEQUATE IN LENGTH FOR THE LANDING. THE ACFT IMPACTED TREES ON LANDING ROLL AT APRX 10 MPH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:52 MDT
Nearest Airport32nm NNE
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN9614S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC