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January 2, 1984 · Piper 601P · N6081Q
Garfield, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Garfield, WA
Aircraft
Piper 601P
Tail Number
N6081Q
Operator
Ramos Construction
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA84FA031
THE ACFT WAS FORCED TO LAND ON A ROAD DUE TO A FIRE IN THE LEFT WING. DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE ACCIDENT IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LEFT TURBOCHARGER HAD BEEN REMOVED AND REINSTALLED SEVERAL TIMES. A CLAMP ON THE TURBOCHARGER EXHAUST WASIMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. THIS ALLOWED HOT GASES TO BE DIVERTED AND BLOW ON THE FIREWALL AND MELT AFUEL LINE WHICH STARTED THE FIRE.
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THE ACFT WAS FORCED TO LAND ON A ROAD DUE TO A FIRE IN THE LEFT WING. DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE ACCIDENT IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LEFT TURBOCHARGER HAD BEEN REMOVED AND REINSTALLED SEVERAL TIMES. A CLAMP ON THE TURBOCHARGER EXHAUST WASIMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. THIS ALLOWED HOT GASES TO BE DIVERTED AND BLOW ON THE FIREWALL AND MELT AFUEL LINE WHICH STARTED THE FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper 601P
Tail NumberN6081Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRamos Construction
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 20 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 7 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO