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January 22, 1984 · Piper PA-18-135 · N99620
Klamath Falls, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Klamath Falls, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-135
Tail Number
N99620
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA041
THE PLT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF ON A SLUSHY SOFT RWY. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT THE RWY MIDPOINT DUE TO LACK OF ACCELERATION. DURING THE ABORT THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE AND NOSED OVER. THE PLT THOUGHT THE RWY CONDITIONS AND CARBURETOR ICE.
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THE PLT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF ON A SLUSHY SOFT RWY. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT THE RWY MIDPOINT DUE TO LACK OF ACCELERATION. DURING THE ABORT THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE AND NOSED OVER. THE PLT THOUGHT THE RWY CONDITIONS AND CARBURETOR ICE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length1400 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-135
Tail NumberN99620
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC