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June 26, 1982 · Beech D18S · N3962
Belen, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Belen, NM
Aircraft
Beech D18S
Tail Number
N3962
Operator
David L Horsley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA250
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING FLIGHT, THE LEFT ENGINE BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND THE COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE. HE SHUT DOWN THE LEFT ENGINE, BUT STATED THAT THE PROPELLER WOULD NOT COMPLETELY FEATHER DUE TO THE LOSS OF OIL. WHILE APPROACHING TO LAND AT A NEARBY AIRPORT, HE ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE GEAR, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED DURING A GEAR UP LANDING.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING FLIGHT, THE LEFT ENGINE BEGAN LEAKING OIL AND THE COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE. HE SHUT DOWN THE LEFT ENGINE, BUT STATED THAT THE PROPELLER WOULD NOT COMPLETELY FEATHER DUE TO THE LOSS OF OIL. WHILE APPROACHING TO LAND AT A NEARBY AIRPORT, HE ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND THE GEAR, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED DURING A GEAR UP LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 MDT
Nearest AirportAlexander (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionIflt
Aircraft
AircraftBeech D18S
Tail NumberN3962
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid L Horsley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP & W · R-985-AN14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg