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June 12, 1982 · Cessna 210-5(205) · N8228Z

Jerome, ID

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1982
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Jerome, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 210-5(205)
Tail Number
N8228Z
Operator
Valley Flying Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA82DA086

DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND IN A NEWLY PLANTED BEAN FIELD. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE WHEELS SANK INTO SOFT TERRAIN AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE REVEALED NO PRECRASH FAILURES. HOWEVER, THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR THE ELECTRIC DRIVEN FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS FOUND TRIPPED. THE AIRCRAFT HAD PREVIOUS UNEXPLAINED ENGINE POWER LOSES AND FORCED LANDINGS. TWO SEPARATE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES HAD DONE WORK, UNSUCCESSFULLY, TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF TROUBLE. THE MOST RECENT HAD OCCURRED ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THIS MISHAP. HOWEVER, A SUBSEQUENT TEST FLIGHT INDICATED NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION.

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DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND IN A NEWLY PLANTED BEAN FIELD. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE WHEELS SANK INTO SOFT TERRAIN AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE REVEALED NO PRECRASH FAILURES. HOWEVER, THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR THE ELECTRIC DRIVEN FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS FOUND TRIPPED. THE AIRCRAFT HAD PREVIOUS UNEXPLAINED ENGINE POWER LOSES AND FORCED LANDINGS. TWO SEPARATE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES HAD DONE WORK, UNSUCCESSFULLY, TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF TROUBLE. THE MOST RECENT HAD OCCURRED ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THIS MISHAP. HOWEVER, A SUBSEQUENT TEST FLIGHT INDICATED NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 MDT
Nearest AirportJerome County (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width34 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210-5(205)
Tail NumberN8228Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorValley Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-S · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:00

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