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January 17, 1986 · Rockwell 112TC · N1317J
San Carlos, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Carlos, CA
Aircraft
Rockwell 112TC
Tail Number
N1317J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA093
THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENG PWR AT AN ALT OF APRX 400 FT AGL DURING A TAKEOFF CLIMB. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A MUDDY FLD NEXT TO THE RWY AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT THOUGHT THE SINGLE DRIVE DUAL MAGNETO HAD FAILED BUT COULD NOT BE POSITIVE BECAUSE THE MAGNETO, WIRES, AND PLUGS WERE DESTROYED BY MUD AND SALT WATER. NEW IGNITION COMPONENTS WERE INSTALLED ON THE ACFT AND THE ENG OPERATED NORMALLY DURING A TEST RUN AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENG PWR AT AN ALT OF APRX 400 FT AGL DURING A TAKEOFF CLIMB. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A MUDDY FLD NEXT TO THE RWY AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT THOUGHT THE SINGLE DRIVE DUAL MAGNETO HAD FAILED BUT COULD NOT BE POSITIVE BECAUSE THE MAGNETO, WIRES, AND PLUGS WERE DESTROYED BY MUD AND SALT WATER. NEW IGNITION COMPONENTS WERE INSTALLED ON THE ACFT AND THE ENG OPERATED NORMALLY DURING A TEST RUN AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 PST
Nearest Airport1nm E
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell 112TC
Tail NumberN1317J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TO-360-C1A6D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time11:15
Weather SourcePILO