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July 11, 1982 · Beech A23-19 · N6907Q
Carlton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1982
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Carlton, WA
Aircraft
Beech A23-19
Tail Number
N6907Q
Operator
Kenneth Holm & Elbert Downing
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA82DA106
THE PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT WAS FOR MINERAL EXPLORATION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE SUN WAS LOW ON THE HORIZON WHICH RESULTED IN LONG SHADOWS BEING CAST BY THE TERRAIN. IN THE VICINITY OF HOODOO PEAK, THE PILOT DETERMINED THAT HE HAD ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER A BOX CANYON. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT HORIZONTAL SPACE TO TURN AROUND. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE CLIMBING OVER RISING TERRAIN, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, HE LANDED ON RISING, WOODED TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT DECELERATED UPON INITIAL IMPACT WITH THE TREES, THEN SETTLED TO THE GROUND ON ITS LEFT SIDE. THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 5500 FT.
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THE PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT WAS FOR MINERAL EXPLORATION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE SUN WAS LOW ON THE HORIZON WHICH RESULTED IN LONG SHADOWS BEING CAST BY THE TERRAIN. IN THE VICINITY OF HOODOO PEAK, THE PILOT DETERMINED THAT HE HAD ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER A BOX CANYON. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT HORIZONTAL SPACE TO TURN AROUND. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE CLIMBING OVER RISING TERRAIN, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, HE LANDED ON RISING, WOODED TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT DECELERATED UPON INITIAL IMPACT WITH THE TREES, THEN SETTLED TO THE GROUND ON ITS LEFT SIDE. THE ELEVATION OF THE CRASH SITE WAS ABOUT 5500 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A23-19
Tail NumberN6907Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKenneth Holm & Elbert Downing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2C · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind200° @ 11 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:40