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January 18, 1982 · Beech C23 · N2127W
Orchards, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Orchards, WA
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N2127W
Operator
Kenneth Hammond
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA82FYM08
DURING A DESCENT WITH THE CARBURETOR HEAT ON, THE PILOT ADDED POWER 2 TIMES TO VERIFY THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE. NO DIFFICULTY WAS NOTED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS ADVANCED TO LEVEL OFF AT 1800 FT MSL, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. DURING A FORCED LANDING, THE PLANE HIT A DITCH AS THE PILOT WAS CROSSING BELOW POWER LINES. IT CONTINUED ACROSS A ROAD AND HIT A FENCE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED CONTINUITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROLS. THE FUEL LINE FITTINGS ON BOTH WING TANKS SEPARATED FROM IMPACT ALLOWING FUEL TO DRAIN FROM THE AIRCRAFT. NO BLOCKAGE, CONTAMINATION, OR PRE-CRASH DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. SUBSEQUENTLY, A FUEL SYSTEM WAS IMPROVISED AND THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND RUN SUCCESSFULLY.
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DURING A DESCENT WITH THE CARBURETOR HEAT ON, THE PILOT ADDED POWER 2 TIMES TO VERIFY THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE. NO DIFFICULTY WAS NOTED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS ADVANCED TO LEVEL OFF AT 1800 FT MSL, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. DURING A FORCED LANDING, THE PLANE HIT A DITCH AS THE PILOT WAS CROSSING BELOW POWER LINES. IT CONTINUED ACROSS A ROAD AND HIT A FENCE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED CONTINUITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROLS. THE FUEL LINE FITTINGS ON BOTH WING TANKS SEPARATED FROM IMPACT ALLOWING FUEL TO DRAIN FROM THE AIRCRAFT. NO BLOCKAGE, CONTAMINATION, OR PRE-CRASH DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. SUBSEQUENTLY, A FUEL SYSTEM WAS IMPROVISED AND THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND RUN SUCCESSFULLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 PST
Nearest AirportClark County (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN2127W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKenneth Hammond
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4J · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg