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December 4, 1983 · Maule M-5 · N62042
Somersworth, NH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1983
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Somersworth, NH
Aircraft
Maule M-5
Tail Number
N62042
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84LA045
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DURING A DESCENT. THE PLT HAD BEEN CRUISING AT 2500 FT. UPON DESCENDING TO 800 FT IN THE SKYHAVEN AREA THE PLT APPLIED POWER BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. AN AIRSTART ATTEMPTWAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE.
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THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DURING A DESCENT. THE PLT HAD BEEN CRUISING AT 2500 FT. UPON DESCENDING TO 800 FT IN THE SKYHAVEN AREA THE PLT APPLIED POWER BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. AN AIRSTART ATTEMPTWAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5
Tail NumberN62042
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 220 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO