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June 17, 1982 · Piper PA-32-300 · N9561K
Near Ekwok, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Near Ekwok, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N9561K
Operator
Armstrong Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC82DA049
THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING WHEN POWER WOULD NOT DEVELOP MORE THAN 1500 RMP. TAKEOFF AND CLIMB HAD BEEN NORMAL UP TO 1000 FEET WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. SINCE NOT ENOUGH POWER WAS AVAILABLE TO CONTINUE FLIGHT A LANDING WAS MADE IN THE TUNDRA. THE BENDIX FUEL SERVO, RSA-10ED1, WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE REGULATOR STEM NUT WAS LOOSE AND BACKED OFF TO THE END OF THE STEM. HOW THIS CONDITION DEVELOPED IS NOT KNOWN.
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THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING WHEN POWER WOULD NOT DEVELOP MORE THAN 1500 RMP. TAKEOFF AND CLIMB HAD BEEN NORMAL UP TO 1000 FEET WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. SINCE NOT ENOUGH POWER WAS AVAILABLE TO CONTINUE FLIGHT A LANDING WAS MADE IN THE TUNDRA. THE BENDIX FUEL SERVO, RSA-10ED1, WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE REGULATOR STEM NUT WAS LOOSE AND BACKED OFF TO THE END OF THE STEM. HOW THIS CONDITION DEVELOPED IS NOT KNOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AHDT
Nearest AirportEKWOK (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN9561K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArmstrong Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 5 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg