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June 12, 1983 · Aeronca 65-LB · N31772
Auburn, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Auburn, NY
Aircraft
Aeronca 65-LB
Tail Number
N31772
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA139
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE WAS EN ROUTE WHEN THE ENG LOST POWER. HE MANEUVERED FOR A FORCED LANDING IN A NEARBY HAY/CORN FIELD. DURING THE FLARE, THE ENG REGAINED POWER MOMENTARILY & LIFTED ABOUT 50 FT. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED WIND GUSTS, TURNED TO THE LEFT & CRASHED IN A CORN FIELD. IMPACT OCCURRED IN ABOUT A 45 DEG LEFT BANK. THE PLT REPORTED THE WX AS CLEAR, VISIBILITY 7 MI, WIND FROM 270 DEG AT 12 GUSTING 17 KTS, TEMP 82 DEG, DEW POINT 80 DEG. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT HE TOOK OFF AT 1300 EDT WITH 13 GAL OF FUEL ON BOARD.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE WAS EN ROUTE WHEN THE ENG LOST POWER. HE MANEUVERED FOR A FORCED LANDING IN A NEARBY HAY/CORN FIELD. DURING THE FLARE, THE ENG REGAINED POWER MOMENTARILY & LIFTED ABOUT 50 FT. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED WIND GUSTS, TURNED TO THE LEFT & CRASHED IN A CORN FIELD. IMPACT OCCURRED IN ABOUT A 45 DEG LEFT BANK. THE PLT REPORTED THE WX AS CLEAR, VISIBILITY 7 MI, WIND FROM 270 DEG AT 12 GUSTING 17 KTS, TEMP 82 DEG, DEW POINT 80 DEG. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT HE TOOK OFF AT 1300 EDT WITH 13 GAL OF FUEL ON BOARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 65-LB
Tail NumberN31772
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-145 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO