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May 21, 1984 · Piper PA-28-235 · N8767W
Egegik, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Egegik, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N8767W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC84FA072
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT ENGINE LOST OIL-PRESSURE ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF AND HE TURNED TOWARD THE CLOSEST ARPT.THE ENGINE OPERATED A FEW MINUTES AND THEN STOPPED. THE ACFT WAS LANDED OFF ARPT AND A POST CRASH FIRE DESTROYED IT.THE WRECKAGE WAS NOT EXAMINED DUE TO ITS LOCATION IN A TIDAL SWAMP.
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THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT ENGINE LOST OIL-PRESSURE ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF AND HE TURNED TOWARD THE CLOSEST ARPT.THE ENGINE OPERATED A FEW MINUTES AND THEN STOPPED. THE ACFT WAS LANDED OFF ARPT AND A POST CRASH FIRE DESTROYED IT.THE WRECKAGE WAS NOT EXAMINED DUE TO ITS LOCATION IN A TIDAL SWAMP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN8767W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 41 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO