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May 26, 1984 · Piper PA-22-150 · N6958D
Tallulah, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Tallulah, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N6958D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84LA245
THE ACFT CAUGHT FIRE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND THE PLT LANDED IN A WHEAT FIELD. THE NOSEWHEEL DUG INTO THE SOFT FIELD AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THIS ACFT HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF RECOMMENDATIONS ON WORN AND DETERIORATED FUEL LINES. THE PLTSDESCRIPTION OF HIS ACTIONS DURING THE FORCED LANDING INCLUDE CUTTING THE ENGINE AND THE IGNITION BUT NO MENTION WAS MADE OF CUTTING OFF THE FUEL BY USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL OR FUEL SELECTOR.
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THE ACFT CAUGHT FIRE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND THE PLT LANDED IN A WHEAT FIELD. THE NOSEWHEEL DUG INTO THE SOFT FIELD AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THIS ACFT HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF RECOMMENDATIONS ON WORN AND DETERIORATED FUEL LINES. THE PLTSDESCRIPTION OF HIS ACTIONS DURING THE FORCED LANDING INCLUDE CUTTING THE ENGINE AND THE IGNITION BUT NO MENTION WAS MADE OF CUTTING OFF THE FUEL BY USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL OR FUEL SELECTOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSCOTT (2nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireBoth
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN6958D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC