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June 8, 1984 · Piper PA-25-235 · N6704Z
Carlisle, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Carlisle, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N6704Z
Operator
Bernie C Parker Jr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA163
A TTL LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED DURING THE SECOND SWATH RUN. PLT MADE FORCED LANDING IN A RICE FIELD CONTAINING APRX 6 TO 7 INCHES OF WATER AT WHICH TIME THE ACFT NOSED OVER. PLT STATED WATER WAS FOUND IN THE CARBURETOR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. ACFT WAS FUELED BEFORE THIS FLT FROM THE OPERATOR'S FUEL STORAGE TANK.
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A TTL LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED DURING THE SECOND SWATH RUN. PLT MADE FORCED LANDING IN A RICE FIELD CONTAINING APRX 6 TO 7 INCHES OF WATER AT WHICH TIME THE ACFT NOSED OVER. PLT STATED WATER WAS FOUND IN THE CARBURETOR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. ACFT WAS FUELED BEFORE THIS FLT FROM THE OPERATOR'S FUEL STORAGE TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN6704Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBernie C Parker Jr
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B2B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:50
Weather SourceWFAC