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December 12, 1984 · Cessna T337G · N8CF
Lawrence, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Lawrence, MA
Aircraft
Cessna T337G
Tail Number
N8CF
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC85LA042
N8CF MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A WOODED ARE AFTER EXPERIENCING A DUAL ENGINE FAILURE APRX 50 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF./ THE FUEL PRESSURE GAGE FOR THE FRONT ENGINE DISPLAYED ERRATIC ELEVATED READINGS. THE PILOT THEN DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND WHILE HOLDING AT 3000 FT THE FRONT ENGINE FAILED FOLLOWED BY THE REAR ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT.
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N8CF MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A WOODED ARE AFTER EXPERIENCING A DUAL ENGINE FAILURE APRX 50 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF./ THE FUEL PRESSURE GAGE FOR THE FRONT ENGINE DISPLAYED ERRATIC ELEVATED READINGS. THE PILOT THEN DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND WHILE HOLDING AT 3000 FT THE FRONT ENGINE FAILED FOLLOWED BY THE REAR ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 EST
Nearest AirportLAWRENCE (2nm SSW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T337G
Tail NumberN8CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-C · Reciprocating · 225
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility2 sm
Ceiling900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:40
Weather SourceWIT