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April 6, 1984 · De Havilland DH 114 · N81962
Scottsdale, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Aircraft
De Havilland DH 114
Tail Number
N81962
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA241
FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS THE PLT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS ON BOTH LEFT ENGINES WHILE TURNING FROM LEFT BASE TO FINAL FOR LDG. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND ELECTED TO REDUCE POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGINES. DURING THE FORCED LDG ROLL THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 3 DITCHES AS WELL AS SMALL TREES. AS THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN BOTH LEFT ENGINES RESUMED FULL POWER.
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FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS THE PLT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS ON BOTH LEFT ENGINES WHILE TURNING FROM LEFT BASE TO FINAL FOR LDG. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND ELECTED TO REDUCE POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGINES. DURING THE FORCED LDG ROLL THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 3 DITCHES AS WELL AS SMALL TREES. AS THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN BOTH LEFT ENGINES RESUMED FULL POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 MST
Nearest AirportScottsdale (1nm E)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DH 114
Tail NumberN81962
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines4
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-G1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats16
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:15