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June 8, 1984 · Bellanca 17-30A · N4187B
Marysville, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Marysville, OH
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30A
Tail Number
N4187B
Operator
Rka
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA223
PLT STATED A LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED EN ROUTE AT 7000 FT MSL AND DURING THE FORCED LANDING FLARE PWR WAS REGAINED. PLT ELECTED TO CLIMB BECAUSE THE FIELD BEING USED FOR THE LANDING WAS INSUFFICIENT. AT ALT OF 1500 MSL, LOSS OF PWR OCCURREDONCE AGAIN. ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING FLARE OF SECOND FORCED LANDING. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUCTION WAS FOUND.
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PLT STATED A LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED EN ROUTE AT 7000 FT MSL AND DURING THE FORCED LANDING FLARE PWR WAS REGAINED. PLT ELECTED TO CLIMB BECAUSE THE FIELD BEING USED FOR THE LANDING WAS INSUFFICIENT. AT ALT OF 1500 MSL, LOSS OF PWR OCCURREDONCE AGAIN. ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING FLARE OF SECOND FORCED LANDING. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUCTION WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:53 EDT
Nearest AirportUnion Co. (4nm S)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30A
Tail NumberN4187B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRka
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-540-K1A · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 40 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC