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May 20, 1983 · Cessna TRI82 · N757SP
Idaho Falls, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Aircraft
Cessna TRI82
Tail Number
N757SP
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA83LA102
DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AFTER THE PLT STARTED TO MAKE A TURN AT APRX 500 FT AGL. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A PLOWED FIELD WITH THE GEAR & FLAPS RETRACTED. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT SLID APRX 100 YARDS, THEN STOPPED IN A CANAL. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ACFT HAD JUST RECEIVED MAINTENANCE ON THE MAGNETOS FOR COMPLIANCE OF AN AD WHICH REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF A GEAR. AN ENGINE TEARDOWN REVEALED THAT A RETAINING SCREW FOR THE CAM IN THE MAGNETO WAS LOOSE. REPORTEDLY, THE PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING A SHOULDER HARNESS & RECEIVED A FRACTURED STERNUM & MULTIPLE BRUISES, ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE HEAD.
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DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AFTER THE PLT STARTED TO MAKE A TURN AT APRX 500 FT AGL. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A PLOWED FIELD WITH THE GEAR & FLAPS RETRACTED. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT SLID APRX 100 YARDS, THEN STOPPED IN A CANAL. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ACFT HAD JUST RECEIVED MAINTENANCE ON THE MAGNETOS FOR COMPLIANCE OF AN AD WHICH REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF A GEAR. AN ENGINE TEARDOWN REVEALED THAT A RETAINING SCREW FOR THE CAM IN THE MAGNETO WAS LOOSE. REPORTEDLY, THE PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING A SHOULDER HARNESS & RECEIVED A FRACTURED STERNUM & MULTIPLE BRUISES, ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE HEAD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:12 MDT
Nearest AirportFANNING (2nm NE)
Runway34
Runway Length5157 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TRI82
Tail NumberN757SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC