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April 16, 1982 · Evans Aircraft VP2 · N13809
Athol, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Athol, ID
Aircraft
Evans Aircraft VP2
Tail Number
N13809
Operator
Mark L Sweeney
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA82DA054
DURING THE INITIAL FLIGHT TEST OF A HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT THE ENGINE QUIT JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT WAS ENTERING DOWNWIND. THE PILOT SELECTED A FIELD AND EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING DURING WHICH THE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE FELT THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO HEAVY TO PERFORM A PROPER GLIDE WITH THE ENGINE OUT.
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DURING THE INITIAL FLIGHT TEST OF A HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT THE ENGINE QUIT JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT WAS ENTERING DOWNWIND. THE PILOT SELECTED A FIELD AND EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING DURING WHICH THE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE FELT THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO HEAVY TO PERFORM A PROPER GLIDE WITH THE ENGINE OUT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 PST
Nearest AirportHenley Aerodrome (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvans Aircraft VP2
Tail NumberN13809
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMark L Sweeney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point12 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:44