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September 15, 1984 · Piper PA-32-300 · N1054Q
Kelso, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Kelso, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N1054Q
Operator
Vagabond Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA84LA229
CLIMBING THROUGH 4,000 FT THE ENGINE FAILED. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES RESULTED IN A MOMENTARY RESTORATION OF POWER PRIOR TO THE FORCED LANDING. DURING FINAL APPROACH THE LEFT WING STRUCK A TREE. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE LANDING ROLL. INVESTIGATION OF THE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
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CLIMBING THROUGH 4,000 FT THE ENGINE FAILED. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES RESULTED IN A MOMENTARY RESTORATION OF POWER PRIOR TO THE FORCED LANDING. DURING FINAL APPROACH THE LEFT WING STRUCK A TREE. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE LANDING ROLL. INVESTIGATION OF THE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 PDT
Nearest AirportKELSO (1nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN1054Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorVagabond Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC