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April 29, 1983 · Quickie Q-2 · N82JW
Fabens, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fabens, TX
Aircraft
Quickie Q-2
Tail Number
N82JW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA212
THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WAS FLYING A LOW APRCH TO THE AIRPORT. WHEN HE ADDED POWER TO GO AROUND THE ENGINE FAILED. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD. THE ACFT IS EQUIPPED WITH A HEADER TANK WHICH FEEDS THE ENGINE AND A MAIN TANK WHICH FEEDS THE HEADER TANK. THE MAIN TANK HAD FUEL IN IT AND THE HEADER TANK WAS EMPTY WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED.
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THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WAS FLYING A LOW APRCH TO THE AIRPORT. WHEN HE ADDED POWER TO GO AROUND THE ENGINE FAILED. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD. THE ACFT IS EQUIPPED WITH A HEADER TANK WHICH FEEDS THE ENGINE AND A MAIN TANK WHICH FEEDS THE HEADER TANK. THE MAIN TANK HAD FUEL IN IT AND THE HEADER TANK WAS EMPTY WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:41 MDT
Nearest AirportFABENS (1nm WNW)
Runway26
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuickie Q-2
Tail NumberN82JW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 2100 DQ · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO