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March 17, 1984 · Piper PA 23-1300 · N3347P
Battleground, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Battleground, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA 23-1300
Tail Number
N3347P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA069
THE ACFT HAD BEEN PARKED ON THE GROUND FOR 2 YRS. PRIOR TO THE FLT, IT HAD BEEN RUN-UP SEVERAL TIMES. THERE WAS ABOUT 20 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH TANK. THE PLT CHECKED THE FUEL BEFORE TAKEOFF & SOME WATER WAS FOUND. HE DRAINED THE FUEL UNTIL NO WATER WAS FOUND. THE PLT ELECTED TO FERRY THE ACFT TO ANOTHER ARPT FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHICH WAS OVERDUE. HE TOOK OFF WITHOUT OBTAINING A FERRY PERMIT. DURING THE TAKEOFF (FROM RWY 15), THE LEFT ENG BEGAN A POPPING NOISE, THEN QUIT RUNNING. THE PLT FEATHERED THE LEFT PROP & CIRCLED TO LAND. HE 'GOT TO CLOSE TO THE RWY TO LAND ON 15 AGAIN & CONTINUED AROUND FOR 33.' HOWEVER,THE RIGHT BEGAN LOSING POWER. THE PLT MANEUVER TO AVOID TREES & LANDED WHEELS-UP IN A FIELD BESIDE THE ARPT. THE RIGHT ENG QUIT RUNNING JUST BEFORE HE LANDED. WATER WAS FOUND IN ALL 4 FUEL TANKS.
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THE ACFT HAD BEEN PARKED ON THE GROUND FOR 2 YRS. PRIOR TO THE FLT, IT HAD BEEN RUN-UP SEVERAL TIMES. THERE WAS ABOUT 20 GAL OF FUEL IN EACH TANK. THE PLT CHECKED THE FUEL BEFORE TAKEOFF & SOME WATER WAS FOUND. HE DRAINED THE FUEL UNTIL NO WATER WAS FOUND. THE PLT ELECTED TO FERRY THE ACFT TO ANOTHER ARPT FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHICH WAS OVERDUE. HE TOOK OFF WITHOUT OBTAINING A FERRY PERMIT. DURING THE TAKEOFF (FROM RWY 15), THE LEFT ENG BEGAN A POPPING NOISE, THEN QUIT RUNNING. THE PLT FEATHERED THE LEFT PROP & CIRCLED TO LAND. HE 'GOT TO CLOSE TO THE RWY TO LAND ON 15 AGAIN & CONTINUED AROUND FOR 33.' HOWEVER,THE RIGHT BEGAN LOSING POWER. THE PLT MANEUVER TO AVOID TREES & LANDED WHEELS-UP IN A FIELD BESIDE THE ARPT. THE RIGHT ENG QUIT RUNNING JUST BEFORE HE LANDED. WATER WAS FOUND IN ALL 4 FUEL TANKS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PST
Nearest AirportGoheen Airport (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2800 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 23-1300
Tail NumberN3347P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 BIA · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC