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July 1, 1984 · Aeronca 15AC · N1436H
Ester, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Ester, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 15AC
Tail Number
N1436H
Operator
Howard Francis Bates
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA109
THE ACFT WAS LANDED IN THE TOPS OF SMALL SPRUCE TREES AFTER THE ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND WAS SHUT DOWN. THE PLT LATER ADMITTED THAT THE OIL LINES NEEDED RELACEMENT ON THE LAST ANNUAL ON 06-22-84 BUT HE POSTPONED IT AND LATER FORGOT TO DO IT IN THE EXCITEMENT OF RE-FLYING ON FLOATS AFTER A 2 YEAR LAY-OFF. A BADLY DETERIORATED OIL OUTLET LINE FROM THE OIL COOLER HAD FAILED LOSING OIL AND PRESSURE.
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THE ACFT WAS LANDED IN THE TOPS OF SMALL SPRUCE TREES AFTER THE ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND WAS SHUT DOWN. THE PLT LATER ADMITTED THAT THE OIL LINES NEEDED RELACEMENT ON THE LAST ANNUAL ON 06-22-84 BUT HE POSTPONED IT AND LATER FORGOT TO DO IT IN THE EXCITEMENT OF RE-FLYING ON FLOATS AFTER A 2 YEAR LAY-OFF. A BADLY DETERIORATED OIL OUTLET LINE FROM THE OIL COOLER HAD FAILED LOSING OIL AND PRESSURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 15AC
Tail NumberN1436H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoward Francis Bates
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourcePILO